Hardness
Soft
28.4 PPM · 1.7 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Manchester, GA 31816
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Meriwether County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Manchester
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Meriwether 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 5,397 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
28.4 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
28.4
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
1.7
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 28.4 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
21
Nearest site
28.2 mi
Observation range
Jan 5, 2016–Jun 3, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: YELLOWJACKET CREEK-HAMMETT RD, BLW HOGANSVILLE, GA (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 31816 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Manchester median
28 PPM
About the same2 indexed ZIP readings · Range 28.4–28.4 PPM
Georgia median
40 PPM
12 PPM lower469 indexed ZIP readings · Range 3–207 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, 2025
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
- 6
- Health-based
- 2
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | GA1990003 | Unaddressed | Feb 6, 2026 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | GA1990003 | Resolved | Jul 2, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | GA1990003 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Jul 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-based | GA1990003 | Resolved | Jul 22, 2023through Mar 5, 2026 |
| Public Notice | GA1990003 | Unaddressed | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | GA1990003 | Resolved | Feb 1, 2021through Feb 28, 2021 |
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 Manchester ZIP 31816 using 28.4 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Nearby indexed reports
Compare ZIPs in Manchester
Estimates can differ across a city because monitoring locations and associated systems differ.
Frequently asked
Water questions for Manchester
Is tap water safe in Manchester?+
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 28.4 PPM, or 1.7 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.