Hardness
Soft
46.7 PPM · 2.7 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Stokesdale, NC 27357
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 reported benchmark flag
- Primary matched system
- Stokesdale, Town Of
- Source water
- Surface water + Groundwater
- County
- Rockingham 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
10 systems
Serves 2,252 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
46.7 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
46.7
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.7
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 46.7 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
36
Nearest site
45.3 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 27357 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Stokesdale median
47 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 46.7–46.7 PPM
North Carolina median
41 PPM
6 PPM higher519 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
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
Measured in PCI/L
Local 16
EPA limit 15
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 22
- Health-based
- 3
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NC0279157 | Resolved | Sep 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0279692 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Aug 11, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NC0279157 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Nov 13, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NC0279157 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Nov 13, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NC0279692 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Oct 31, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NC0279692 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Oct 31, 2024 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UHealth-basedReported 16 PCI/L · MCL 15 | NC0279177 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC0279177 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jan 28, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC0279176 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jan 28, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC0241200 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jan 30, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC0279174 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jan 28, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC0241035 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2022through Nov 9, 2022 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0241035 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2022through Mar 17, 2022 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0279157 | Addressed | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0279157 | Addressed | Apr 1, 2017 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NC3041060 | Addressed | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0279157 | Addressed | Apr 1, 2015 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NC0279157 | Addressed | Oct 1, 2014 |
| E. COLI | NC0279692 | Addressed | Dec 12, 2011 |
| E. COLI | NC0279692 | Addressed | Mar 5, 2011 |
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 Stokesdale ZIP 27357 using 46.7 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
Drinking water protection
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Stokesdale
Is tap water safe in Stokesdale?+
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 46.7 PPM, or 2.7 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.