Hardness
Soft
40.2 PPM · 2.4 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Franklinton, NC 27525
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Franklin County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Franklin County Water & Sewer
- Source water
- Surface water + Groundwater
- County
- Franklin 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
7 systems
Serves 26,060 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
40.2 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
40.2
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.4
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 40.2 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
53
Nearest site
18.3 mi
Observation range
Jan 14, 2016–Jun 9, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: PERRY CR TRIB AT HIKING TR NR NEUSE CROSSROADS, NC (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 27525 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Franklinton median
40 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 40.2–40.2 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 pass3 fail
Lead (PB90)
0 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2026
Copper (CU90)
1.6 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2007
Numerical coverage
4 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
Copper (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 1.6
EPA limit 1.3
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.061
EPA limit 0.06
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.081
EPA limit 0.08
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 26
- Health-based
- 5
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | NC0235030 | Resolved | Jan 31, 2026through Mar 1, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0235109 | Addressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Public Notice | NC0235030 | Resolved | Oct 6, 2025through Jan 5, 2026 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.061 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | NC0235030 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC4035009 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Oct 22, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | NC0235030 | Resolved | Feb 28, 2025through Oct 10, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC4035009 | Addressed | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | NC0235030 | Resolved | Nov 29, 2024through Oct 10, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NC0235030 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Oct 21, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NC0235030 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Oct 21, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NC0235010 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Oct 21, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NC0235010 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Oct 21, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NC4035009 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NC4035009 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC4035009 | Addressed | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC4035013 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Dec 11, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0235030 | Addressed | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Public Notice | NC0235030 | Resolved | Oct 20, 2023through Jan 19, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.081 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | NC0235030 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Sep 30, 2023 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0235109 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Jun 13, 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 Franklinton ZIP 27525 using 40.2 PPM nearby hardness and 4 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Franklinton
Is tap water safe in Franklinton?+
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 40.2 PPM, or 2.4 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.