Hardness
Soft
46.6 PPM · 2.7 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Delight, AR 71940
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Pike County.
25 active health-based violations
- Primary matched system
- Delight Waterworks
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Pike County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
25 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0.023 mg/L
153% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 1,577 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
46.6 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
46.6
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.7
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 46.6 PPM, mineral scale can build up on fixtures and heating elements, reduce soap lather, and leave visible spotting. Hardness is primarily an aesthetic and appliance concern—not itself a tap-water safety rating.
USGS sites used
4
Nearest site
44.4 mi
Observation range
Mar 16, 2016–Nov 19, 2019
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Red River at Index, AR (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 71940 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Delight median
47 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 46.6–46.6 PPM
Arkansas median
71 PPM
24 PPM lower210 indexed ZIP readings · Range 4.8–283 PPM
EPA benchmark screen
Contaminant snapshot
Available numerical results from associated SDWIS community water systems, compared with the applicable action level or federal MCL. Federal measured-value coverage is incomplete.
0 pass1 fail
Lead (PB90)
0.023 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2015
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
1 comparable result
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.023
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 43
- Health-based
- 25
- Active health-based
- 25
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Apr 30, 2026 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | AR0000423 | Addressed | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Public Notice | AR0000423 | Addressed | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AR0000423 | Addressed | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AR0000423 | Addressed | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AR0000423 | Addressed | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AR0000423 | Addressed | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | May 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AR0000423 | Addressed | May 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AR0000423 | Addressed | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000423 | Addressed | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AR0000423 | Addressed | Mar 1, 2025 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
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Matched to Delight ZIP 71940 using 46.6 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Delight
Is tap water safe in Delight?+
EPA ECHO reports 25 active health-based violations among the associated community water systems. Review the affected utility's current notice and Consumer Confidence Report.
How hard is the water?+
Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 46.6 PPM, or 2.7 grains per gallon, classified as soft. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
There is no high-hardness trigger in this profile. Confirm with a tap test before buying equipment.