Hardness
Very Hard
213.5 PPM · 12.5 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Monterey Park, CA 91755
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Los Angeles County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Monterey Park-City, Water Dept.
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Los Angeles 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 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 62,183 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
213.5 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
213.5
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
12.5
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 213.5 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
618
Nearest site
1 mi
Observation range
Jan 11, 2016–May 11, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: 001S012W35J001S (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 91755 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Monterey Park median
215 PPM
About the same2 indexed ZIP readings · Range 213.5–217 PPM
California median
189 PPM
25 PPM higher678 indexed ZIP readings · Range 3.3–728.5 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 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2024
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
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 2
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | CA1910092 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | CA1910092 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 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 Monterey Park ZIP 91755 using 213.5 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
213.5 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.
Compare whole-house systemsDrinking water protection
Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS has a measured benchmark flag or active health-based SDWIS record in this profile.
A certified multi-stage RO system targets a broader range of dissolved contaminants at the kitchen tap.
Explore under-sink filtrationAffiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases, at no added cost to you. Product matching is educational and does not replace certified water testing.
Nearby indexed reports
Compare ZIPs in Monterey Park
Estimates can differ across a city because monitoring locations and associated systems differ.
Frequently asked
Water questions for Monterey Park
Is tap water safe in Monterey Park?+
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 213.5 PPM, or 12.5 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 213.5 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.