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Plumbing in Verona: what to know
Verona water is hard, and the city requires permits for water heaters and water treatment devices. Here is what Verona homeowners should know.
Hard water
The City of Verona lists its water hardness at 19.88 grains per gallon.
Where the water comes from
Verona Water Utility runs six wells, averaging 1,100 feet deep, in deep sandstone aquifers.
Water heater and softener permits
Verona’s 2026 fee schedule lists a water heater permit and a water treatment device permit at $75 per unit.
Cross-connection checks
The utility surveys homes for cross-connections on a ten-year cycle and asks owners to put a vacuum breaker on every hose connection.
Your nearest office
Our Madison office at 3126 Watford Way. Call (608) 273-4556.
Services in Verona
How we help homes and businesses in Verona
Questions we hear
Verona plumbing questions
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Verona?
The City of Verona 2026 fee schedule lists a water heater permit at $75 per unit, and the same fee for a water treatment device such as a softener.
How hard is Verona water?
The city lists 19.88 grains per gallon. See water softeners.
What is a cross-connection survey?
A check that your plumbing cannot pull dirty water back into the public supply. In Verona, homes are surveyed on a ten-year cycle.
Do you handle emergencies in Verona?
Yes. Call (608) 273-4556 any time.
Sources: Verona water hardness · Verona Water Utility · Verona permit fees 2026 · Verona cross-connection inspections. Checked October 2026.