Hardness
Soft
33.2 PPM · 1.9 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Mexico Beach, FL 32410
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Bay County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Mexico Beach, City Of
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Bay 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 5,888 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
33.2 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
33.2
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
1.9
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 33.2 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
2
Nearest site
24.7 mi
Observation range
Jan 19, 2016–Apr 15, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: APALACHICOLA RIVER NR SUMATRA,FLA. (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 32410 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Mexico Beach median
33 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 33.2–33.2 PPM
Florida median
280 PPM
247 PPM lower602 indexed ZIP readings · Range 20–374.5 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 pass1 fail
Lead (PB90)
0.001 mg/L
Reported Dec 1, 2023
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 0.001
EPA limit 0.015
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in UG/L
Local 61.6
EPA limit 0.06
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 6
- Health-based
- 5
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | FL1030467 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | FL1030467 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 61.6 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | FL1030467 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 77.9 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | FL1030467 | Archived | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 77.55 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | FL1030467 | Archived | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 131 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | FL1030467 | Archived | Oct 1, 2023through Dec 31, 2023 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
Solutions matcher
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Matched to Mexico Beach ZIP 32410 using 33.2 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Mexico Beach
Is tap water safe in Mexico Beach?+
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 33.2 PPM, or 1.9 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.