Hardness
Soft
38.1 PPM · 2.2 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Jackson, MS 39217
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Hinds County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- City Of Jackson
- Source water
- Surface water + Groundwater
- County
- Hinds 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
0.0041 mg/L
27% of action level
Utility match
3 systems
Serves 189,673 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
38.1 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
38.1
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.2
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 38.1 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
14
Nearest site
38.1 mi
Observation range
Jan 13, 2016–Jun 10, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: BIG SUNFLOWER DIVERSION CANAL NR REDWOOD, MS (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 39217 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Jackson median
38 PPM
About the same14 indexed ZIP readings · Range 38.1–45.7 PPM
Mississippi median
66 PPM
28 PPM lower146 indexed ZIP readings · Range 11.8–2560 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)
0.0041 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 0.0041
EPA limit 0.015
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.061
EPA limit 0.06
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.09
EPA limit 0.08
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 32
- Health-based
- 28
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.061 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | MS0250012 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.09 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | MS0250008 | Archived | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.069 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | MS0250008 | Archived | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.063 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | MS0250012 | Archived | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.092 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | MS0250008 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.061 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | MS0250008 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.088 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | MS0250008 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.062 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | MS0250008 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Public Notice | MS0250012 | Resolved | Sep 6, 2024through Sep 12, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.115 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | MS0250008 | Archived | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | MS0250008 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.081 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | MS0250012 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| Public Notice | MS0250012 | Resolved | May 5, 2024through May 16, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.083 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | MS0250012 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | MS0250008 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.081 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | MS0250012 | Archived | Jan 1, 2024through Mar 31, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | MS0250008 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Dec 31, 2023 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | MS0250008 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Jun 30, 2023 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MS0250008 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2022through Aug 31, 2022 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | MS0250008 | Archived | Jul 1, 2022through Jul 31, 2022 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
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Matched to Jackson ZIP 39217 using 38.1 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Jackson
Is tap water safe in Jackson?+
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 38.1 PPM, or 2.2 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.