Hardness
Soft
38.5 PPM · 2.3 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Candor, NC 27229
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Montgomery County.
2 reported benchmark flags
- Primary matched system
- Candor, Town Of
- Source water
- Surface water + Groundwater
- County
- Montgomery 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 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
2 systems
Serves 875 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
38.5 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
38.5
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.3
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 38.5 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
29
Nearest site
49.7 mi
Observation range
Jan 15, 2016–Jun 9, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: HAW R BELOW B. EVERETT JORDAN DAM NR MONCURE, NC (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 27229 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Candor median
39 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 38.5–38.5 PPM
North Carolina median
41 PPM
About the same519 indexed ZIP readings · Range 4.7–267.5 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 pass2 fail
Lead (PB90)
0 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2026
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
EPA limit 0.015
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.089
EPA limit 0.08
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.062
EPA limit 0.06
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 24
- Health-based
- 7
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0362562 | Addressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Chlorine | NC0362562 | Resolved | Dec 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NC0362562 | Resolved | Dec 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NC0362562 | Resolved | Nov 11, 2025through Nov 12, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.089 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | NC0362030 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.092 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | NC0362030 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.062 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | NC0362030 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NC0362030 | Resolved | Mar 11, 2025through Mar 12, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NC0362562 | Resolved | Mar 11, 2025through Mar 12, 2025 |
| TTHM | NC0362030 | Addressed | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | NC0362030 | Addressed | Feb 21, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.087 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | NC0362030 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.061 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | NC0362030 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NC0362030 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Dec 11, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NC0362030 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Dec 11, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.09 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | NC0362030 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Public Notice | NC0362562 | Resolved | Jun 15, 2024through Jul 10, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NC0362562 | Addressed | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NC0362562 | Resolved | Mar 1, 2023through Jun 26, 2023 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0362562 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Mar 7, 2023 |
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 Candor ZIP 27229 using 38.5 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Candor
Is tap water safe in Candor?+
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 38.5 PPM, or 2.3 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.