Hardness
Very Hard
245 PPM · 14.3 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Mayer, AZ 86333
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Yavapai County.
1 reported benchmark flag
- Primary matched system
- Mayer Dwid
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Yavapai County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
No active flag
0 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0.003 mg/L
20% of action level
Utility match
4 systems
Serves 1,400 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
245 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
245
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
14.3
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 245 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
51
Nearest site
31.8 mi
Observation range
Jun 27, 2016–Dec 17, 2024
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: A-16-03 15CAC1 (Spring).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 86333 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Mayer median
245 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 245–245 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)
0.003 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 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 0.003
EPA limit 0.015
Nitrate
Measured in MG/L
Local 11
EPA limit 10
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 54
- Health-based
- 4
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | AZ0413039 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Public Notice | AZ0413193 | Resolved | Nov 26, 2025through Dec 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AZ0413193 | Resolved | Nov 19, 2025through Dec 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AZ0413193 | Resolved | Nov 13, 2025through Dec 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AZ0413193 | Resolved | Nov 13, 2025through Dec 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AZ0413193 | Resolved | Nov 13, 2025through Dec 30, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | AZ0413039 | Resolved | Oct 2, 2025through Nov 13, 2025 |
| Chlorine | AZ0413039 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2025through Oct 31, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AZ0413096 | Unaddressed | Oct 1, 2025 |
| NitrateHealth-basedReported 11 MG/L · MCL 10 | AZ0413193 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 22, 2025 |
| Chlorine | AZ0413039 | Resolved | Sep 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | AZ0413096 | Unaddressed | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Nitrate | AZ0413039 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | AZ0413341 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Sep 23, 2024 |
| Public Notice | AZ0413341 | Resolved | Dec 20, 2024through Feb 10, 2025 |
| Public Notice | AZ0413193 | Unaddressed | Dec 20, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | AZ0413341 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Feb 11, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | AZ0413341 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Feb 11, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | AZ0413193 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Mar 6, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | AZ0413193 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Mar 6, 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 Mayer ZIP 86333 using 245 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
245 PPM is 2× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
Designed to reduce scale on fixtures, water heaters, glassware, and plumbing throughout the home.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Mayer
Is tap water safe in Mayer?+
EPA ECHO shows no active health-based violation for the associated systems in this reporting snapshot. This does not prove every contaminant is absent; federal records can lag and household plumbing can change tap conditions.
How hard is the water?+
Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 245 PPM, or 14.3 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 245 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.