Hardness
Very Hard
237 PPM · 13.9 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Blairstown, MO 64726
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Henry County.
2 reported benchmark flags
- Primary matched system
- Henry County Pwsd 4
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Henry 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
7.2e-4 mg/L
5% of action level
Utility match
2 systems
Serves 1,140 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
237 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
237
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
13.9
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 237 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
20
Nearest site
23 mi
Observation range
Jan 11, 2016–May 12, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: South Grand River at Archie, MO (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 64726 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Blairstown median
237 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 237–237 PPM
Missouri median
236 PPM
About the same556 indexed ZIP readings · Range 38.3–483 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 pass2 fail
Lead (PB90)
7.2e-4 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
3 comparable results
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 7.2e-4
EPA limit 0.015
TTHM
Measured in UG/L
Local 86
EPA limit 0.08
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in UG/L
Local 62
EPA limit 0.06
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 7
- Health-based
- 2
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 86 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | MO1010076 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 62 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | MO1010076 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | MO1010076 | Unaddressed | Sep 14, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MO1010076 | Resolved | Sep 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | MO1010076 | Unaddressed | Jul 2, 2025 |
| TTHM | MO1010076 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MO1010076 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 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 Blairstown ZIP 64726 using 237 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
237 PPM is 2× 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 Blairstown
Is tap water safe in Blairstown?+
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 237 PPM, or 13.9 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 237 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.