Hardness
Very Hard
245 PPM · 14.3 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Cleveland, MO 64734
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Cass County.
2 reported benchmark flags
- Primary matched system
- Cleveland Pws
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Cass 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
0.0018 mg/L
12% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 690 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
245 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
245
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
14.3
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 245 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
19
Nearest site
12.6 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: BLUE R NR STANLEY, KS (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 64734 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Cleveland median
245 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 245–245 PPM
Missouri median
236 PPM
9 PPM higher556 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)
0.0018 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2024
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 0.0018
EPA limit 0.015
TTHM
Measured in UG/L
Local 163.2
EPA limit 0.08
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in UG/L
Local 87.3
EPA limit 0.06
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 12
- Health-based
- 8
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | MO1010174 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | MO1010174 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Oct 17, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | MO1010174 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 163.2 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | MO1010174 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 87.3 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | MO1010174 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 161.56 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | MO1010174 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 84.4 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | MO1010174 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 82.09 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | MO1010174 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Dec 31, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 160.43 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | MO1010174 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Dec 31, 2023 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 80.25 UG/L · MCL 0.06 | MO1010174 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Sep 30, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 159 UG/L · MCL 0.08 | MO1010174 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Sep 30, 2023 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MO1010174 | Resolved | Feb 1, 2023through Feb 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 Cleveland ZIP 64734 using 245 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
245 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 Cleveland
Is tap water safe in Cleveland?+
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 245 PPM, or 14.3 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 245 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.