Hardness
Very Hard
243 PPM · 14.2 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Buckeye, AZ 85343
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Maricopa County.
2 active health-based violations
- Primary matched system
- City Of Buckeye - Valencia Town Division
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Maricopa County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
2 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
10 systems
Serves 30,377 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
243 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
243
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
14.2
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 243 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
35
Nearest site
0.3 mi
Observation range
Feb 28, 2018–Dec 18, 2024
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: C-01-04 20BAB (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 85343 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Buckeye median
243 PPM
About the same5 indexed ZIP readings · Range 243–243 PPM
Arizona median
241 PPM
About the same285 indexed ZIP readings · Range 66.4–1250 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 pass1 fail
Lead (PB90)
0 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2026
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
2 comparable results
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0
EPA limit 0.015
Arsenic
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.011
EPA limit 0.01
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 110
- Health-based
- 6
- Active health-based
- 2
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | AZ0407555 | Archived | Mar 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AZ0407555 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AZ0407019 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | AZ0407019 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AZ0407114 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Arsenic | AZ0407633 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| E. COLI | AZ0407019 | Resolved | Dec 16, 2025through Feb 17, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-based | AZ0407019 | Resolved | Dec 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | AZ0407019 | Resolved | Dec 1, 2025through Feb 17, 2026 |
| Public Notice | AZ0407019 | Resolved | Dec 1, 2025through Dec 22, 2025 |
| Chlorine | AZ0407078 | Resolved | Nov 1, 2025through Nov 30, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407078 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 7, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407765 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 7, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407526 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 7, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407089 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 7, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407069 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 7, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407195 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 7, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407343 | Unaddressed | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407114 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 7, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0407633 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 7, 2025 |
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 Buckeye ZIP 85343 using 243 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
243 PPM is 2× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Buckeye
Is tap water safe in Buckeye?+
EPA ECHO reports 2 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 243 PPM, or 14.2 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 243 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.