Hardness
Soft
31.7 PPM · 1.9 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Covington, LA 70433
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for St. Tammany Parish.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- City Of Covington Water Supply
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- 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 16,185 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
31.7 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
31.7
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
1.9
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 31.7 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
33.2 mi
Observation range
May 18, 2016–May 18, 2016
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Jf-184 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 70433 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Covington median
32 PPM
About the same2 indexed ZIP readings · Range 31.7–31.7 PPM
Louisiana median
90 PPM
58 PPM lower102 indexed ZIP readings · Range 4.8–314 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, 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
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 3
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | LA1103011 | Resolved | Mar 11, 2025through Jul 24, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | LA1103011 | Unaddressed | May 30, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | LA1103011 | Resolved | Feb 29, 2024through Mar 4, 2024 |
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 Covington ZIP 70433 using 31.7 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Drinking water protection
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Nearby indexed reports
Compare ZIPs in Covington
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Covington
Is tap water safe in Covington?+
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 31.7 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.