Hardness
Hard
142 PPM · 8.3 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Turin, GA 30289
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Coweta County.
No active health-based violation reported
- Primary matched system
- Turin
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Coweta 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
0.0013 mg/L
9% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 671 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
142 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
142
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
8.3
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 142 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
3
Nearest site
52.4 mi
Observation range
Aug 29, 2022–Sep 20, 2023
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: 05FF22 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 30289 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Turin median
142 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 142–142 PPM
Georgia median
40 PPM
102 PPM higher469 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)
0.0013 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2023
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 0.0013
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 8
- Health-based
- 0
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | GA0770004 | Unaddressed | Oct 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | GA0770004 | Unaddressed | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | GA0770004 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | GA0770004 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Aug 27, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | GA0770004 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Nov 14, 2023 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | GA0770004 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Aug 1, 2023 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | GA0770004 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2022through Dec 1, 2022 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | GA0770004 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2022through Dec 1, 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 Turin ZIP 30289 using 142 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
142 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 systemsAffiliate 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.
Frequently asked
Water questions for Turin
Is tap water safe in Turin?+
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 142 PPM, or 8.3 grains per gallon, classified as hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 142 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.