Hardness
Soft
43.6 PPM · 2.5 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Eden, NC 27288
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Rockingham County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Eden, City Of
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Rockingham 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 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
2 systems
Serves 15,500 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
43.6 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
43.6
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.5
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 43.6 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
38
Nearest site
40.2 mi
Observation range
Feb 1, 2016–Jun 9, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: WEST FK ENO R RESERVOIR AT DAM NR CEDAR GROVE, NC (Lake, Reservoir, Impoundment).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 27288 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Eden median
44 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 43.6–43.6 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 pass1 fail
Lead (PB90)
0 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
2 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 0.082
EPA limit 0.08
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 16
- Health-based
- 3
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0279040 | Addressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Public Notice | NC0279040 | Resolved | Oct 10, 2025through Mar 13, 2026 |
| Public Notice | NC0279040 | Resolved | Jul 4, 2025through Mar 13, 2026 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.082 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | NC0279040 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.084 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | NC0279040 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| TTHM | NC0279040 | Resolved | Nov 25, 2024through Mar 5, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NC0279040 | Addressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NC0279040 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| TTHM | NC0279040 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Nov 11, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | NC0279040 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Nov 11, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | NC0279040 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| TTHM | NC0279040 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| TTHM | NC0279040 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | NC0279040 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0279040 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Apr 10, 2023 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC0279040 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2021through Oct 14, 2021 |
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 Eden ZIP 27288 using 43.6 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Eden
Is tap water safe in Eden?+
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 43.6 PPM, or 2.5 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.