Hardness
Very Hard
239.5 PPM · 14 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Camden Point, MO 64018
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Platte County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Platte County Pwsd 2
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Platte 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
0.0012 mg/L
8% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 741 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
239.5 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
239.5
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
14
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 239.5 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
26
Nearest site
3.7 mi
Observation range
Jan 11, 2016–Jun 9, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Platte River at Sharps Station, MO (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 64018 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Camden Point median
240 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 239.5–239.5 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 pass
Lead (PB90)
0.0012 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
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 0.0012
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 2
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | MO1024476 | Resolved | Apr 12, 2023through Sep 15, 2025 |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | MO1024476 | Unaddressed | Jan 28, 2023 |
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 Camden Point ZIP 64018 using 239.5 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
239.5 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 Camden Point
Is tap water safe in Camden Point?+
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 239.5 PPM, or 14 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 239.5 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.