Hardness
Moderately Hard
108.1 PPM · 6.3 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Rock, KS 67131
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Cowley County.
No active health-based violation reported
- Primary matched system
- Cowley Co Rwd 7
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Cowley 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 300 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
108.1 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
108.1
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
6.3
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 108.1 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
21.3 mi
Observation range
Jan 19, 2016–Jun 3, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: McConnell C at 47th St, Wichita, KS (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 67131 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Rock median
108 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 108.1–108.1 PPM
Kansas median
289 PPM
181 PPM lower540 indexed ZIP readings · Range 72.2–707 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, 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 0.0013
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 1
- Health-based
- 0
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | KS2003516 | Resolved | Oct 31, 2021through May 31, 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 Rock ZIP 67131 using 108.1 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Start with an independent water test
This profile does not trigger a treatment recommendation. Test at the tap before investing in equipment.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Rock
Is tap water safe in Rock?+
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 108.1 PPM, or 6.3 grains per gallon, classified as moderately hard. 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.