Hardness
Soft
51.2 PPM · 3 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Raymond, NH 03077
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
- Raymond Water Dept
- Source water
- Groundwater
- 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
0.001 mg/L
7% of action level
Utility match
10 systems
Serves 3,300 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
51.2 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
51.2
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
3
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 51.2 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
84
Nearest site
13.6 mi
Observation range
Jan 13, 2016–Sep 25, 2023
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: NH-KFW 87 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 03077 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Raymond median
51 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 51.2–51.2 PPM
New Hampshire median
58 PPM
7 PPM lower90 indexed ZIP readings · Range 16–102 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)
0.001 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2024
Copper (CU90)
3.905 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 1996
Numerical coverage
3 comparable results
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.001
EPA limit 0.015
Copper (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 3.905
EPA limit 1.3
Arsenic
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.011
EPA limit 0.01
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 27
- Health-based
- 8
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicHealth-basedReported 0.011 MG/L · MCL 0.01 | NH1972020 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NH1973060 | Resolved | Sep 11, 2025through Sep 15, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NH1973060 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2025through Sep 1, 2025 |
| Chlorine | NH1973060 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Oct 1, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NH1972050 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through Apr 2, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-based | NH1972060 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2024through Sep 1, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NH1972050 | Resolved | Jul 11, 2024through Oct 4, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NH1972050 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jul 18, 2024 |
| Public Notice | NH1972050 | Resolved | Mar 17, 2024through Jul 8, 2024 |
| Public Notice | NH1972050 | Resolved | Mar 17, 2024through Jul 8, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | NH1972050 | Resolved | Jan 23, 2024through Jul 11, 2024 |
| Public Notice | NH1972080 | Resolved | Dec 6, 2023through Dec 18, 2023 |
| Public Notice | NH1972080 | Resolved | Dec 6, 2023through Dec 18, 2023 |
| Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-based | NH1972080 | Resolved | Oct 13, 2023through Nov 1, 2023 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NH1972080 | Resolved | Oct 13, 2023through Nov 1, 2023 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NH1972050 | Resolved | Oct 11, 2023through Oct 4, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-based | NH1973060 | Resolved | Aug 16, 2022through Oct 4, 2022 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | NH1973060 | Resolved | Aug 16, 2022through Oct 4, 2022 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NH1972040 | Resolved | Jul 11, 2022through Sep 26, 2022 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NH1973060 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2022through Jul 22, 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 Raymond ZIP 03077 using 51.2 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Raymond
Is tap water safe in Raymond?+
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 51.2 PPM, or 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.