Hardness
Hard
176 PPM · 10.3 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Perry, FL 32347
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Taylor County.
2 reported benchmark flags
- Primary matched system
- City Of Perry
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Taylor 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
0.0045 mg/L
30% of action level
Utility match
2 systems
Serves 7,281 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
176 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
176
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
10.3
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 176 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
10
Nearest site
36.7 mi
Observation range
Aug 13, 2024–Mar 25, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: BIG BEND WELL NO. 3 AAL1742 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 32347 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Perry median
176 PPM
About the same2 indexed ZIP readings · Range 176–176 PPM
Florida median
280 PPM
104 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 pass2 fail
Lead (PB90)
0.0045 mg/L
Reported Dec 1, 2023
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
3 comparable results
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.0045
EPA limit 0.015
TTHM
Measured in UG/L
Local 81.72
EPA limit 0.08
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in UG/L
Local 62.9925
EPA limit 0.06
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 34
- Health-based
- 12
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 81.72 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | FL2620208 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 62.9925 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | FL2620208 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL2624165 | Resolved | Nov 1, 2024through Nov 26, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 102.6 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | FL2620208 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Nov 12, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 72 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | FL2620208 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Nov 12, 2024 |
| E. COLI | FL2620208 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Jan 31, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL2620208 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Jan 31, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 83.0125 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | FL2620208 | Archived | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| TTHM | FL2620208 | Archived | Oct 1, 2023through Dec 31, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 84.1067 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | FL2620208 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Dec 31, 2023 |
| E. COLI | FL2620208 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Oct 31, 2023 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | FL2620208 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Dec 31, 2023 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL2620208 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Oct 31, 2023 |
| E. COLI | FL2620208 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2023through Aug 31, 2023 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL2620208 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2023through Aug 31, 2023 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | FL2620208 | Archived | Jul 1, 2023through Sep 30, 2023 |
| TTHM | FL2620208 | Archived | Jul 1, 2023through Sep 30, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 89.06 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | FL2620208 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Sep 30, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 87.71 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | FL2620208 | Archived | Apr 1, 2023through Jun 30, 2023 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL2620208 | Resolved | Sep 1, 2022through Sep 30, 2022 |
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 Perry ZIP 32347 using 176 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
176 PPM is 1× 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
TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) have 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 Perry
Estimates can differ across a city because monitoring locations and associated systems differ.
Frequently asked
Water questions for Perry
Is tap water safe in Perry?+
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 176 PPM, or 10.3 grains per gallon, classified as hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 176 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.