Hardness
Very Hard
403 PPM · 23.6 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Otisville, MI 48463
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Genesee County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Otisville, Village Of
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Genesee 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
0.007 mg/L
47% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 864 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
403 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
403
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
23.6
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 403 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
83
Nearest site
20.3 mi
Observation range
Jun 28, 2016–Sep 11, 2023
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: SUS087-41 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 48463 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Otisville median
403 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 403–403 PPM
Michigan median
283 PPM
120 PPM higher504 indexed ZIP readings · Range 41.3–459.5 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 pass
Lead (PB90)
0.007 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 0.007
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 36
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | MI0005050 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | MI0005050 | Unaddressed | Jan 9, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | MI0005050 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | MI0005050 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | MI0005050 | Resolved | Oct 11, 2024through Oct 30, 2024 |
| Public Notice | MI0005050 | Resolved | Aug 3, 2024through Sep 2, 2025 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Xylenes, Total | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Carbon tetrachloride | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| CHLOROBENZENE | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Benzene | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Ethylbenzene | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Styrene | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | MI0005050 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 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 Otisville ZIP 48463 using 403 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
403 PPM is 3× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
Designed to reduce scale on fixtures, water heaters, glassware, and plumbing throughout the home.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Otisville
Is tap water safe in Otisville?+
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 403 PPM, or 23.6 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 403 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.