Hardness
Very Hard
237 PPM · 13.9 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Edgewood, NM 87047
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Sandoval County.
3 active health-based violations
- Primary matched system
- Entranosa Water Association
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Sandoval County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
3 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0.0013 mg/L
9% of action level
Utility match
3 systems
Serves 8,500 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
237 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
237
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
13.9
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 237 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
145
Nearest site
11.9 mi
Observation range
Jan 15, 2016–Jan 29, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: 13N.04E.25.132 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 87047 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Edgewood median
233 PPM
About the same2 indexed ZIP readings · Range 229–237 PPM
New Mexico median
228 PPM
9 PPM higher194 indexed ZIP readings · Range 74.2–688.5 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)
0.0013 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2026
Copper (CU90)
1.4 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2016
Numerical coverage
2 comparable results
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.0013
EPA limit 0.015
Copper (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 1.4
EPA limit 1.3
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 15
- Health-based
- 4
- Active health-based
- 3
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | NM3524830 | Unaddressed | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Public Notice | NM3524830 | Resolved | Mar 23, 2025through May 1, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3524830 | Unaddressed | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3524830 | Unaddressed | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3524830 | Unaddressed | Jan 23, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NM3524830 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through May 20, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NM3524830 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through May 20, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NM3524830 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through May 20, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NM3524830 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Oct 10, 2023 |
| Public Notice | NM3524830 | Resolved | Jul 20, 2022through Aug 1, 2022 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NM3524830 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2022through Oct 6, 2022 |
| Groundwater Rule | NM3524830 | Resolved | Jul 5, 2021through Aug 13, 2021 |
| Public Notice | NM3524830 | Resolved | Feb 26, 2021through Mar 22, 2021 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NM3524830 | Unaddressed | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NM3524830 | Unaddressed | Dec 30, 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 Edgewood ZIP 87047 using 237 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
237 PPM is 2× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
Designed to reduce scale on fixtures, water heaters, glassware, and plumbing throughout the home.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Edgewood
Is tap water safe in Edgewood?+
EPA ECHO reports 3 active health-based violations 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 237 PPM, or 13.9 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 237 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.