Hardness
Soft
52.3 PPM · 3.1 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Osceola, AR 72370
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Mississippi County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Osceola Waterworks
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Mississippi County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
1 active health-based record
Lead 90th percentile
0.001 mg/L
7% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 6,053 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
52.3 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
52.3
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
3.1
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 52.3 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
150
Nearest site
15.6 mi
Observation range
Feb 29, 2016–Jun 4, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: 15N09E31ACD2 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 72370 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Osceola median
52 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 52.3–52.3 PPM
Arkansas median
71 PPM
19 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.
1 pass
Lead (PB90)
0.001 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
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 0.001
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 10
- Health-based
- 2
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | AR0000375 | Unaddressed | Apr 30, 2026 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | AR0000375 | Unaddressed | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Public Notice | AR0000375 | Unaddressed | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AR0000375 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | AR0000375 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Oct 31, 2024 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | AR0000375 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Feb 26, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | AR0000375 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2022through Feb 3, 2023 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AR0000375 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2022through Feb 26, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AR0000375 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2022through Dec 4, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AR0000375 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2021through Feb 26, 2024 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
Solutions matcher
Your personalized water action plan
Matched to Osceola ZIP 72370 using 52.3 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Drinking water protection
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Osceola
Is tap water safe in Osceola?+
EPA ECHO reports 1 active health-based violation 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 52.3 PPM, or 3.1 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.