Hardness
Very Hard
186 PPM · 10.9 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Truchas, NM 87578
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Rio Arriba County.
11 active health-based violations
- Primary matched system
- Truchas Mdwca
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
11 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0.0022 mg/L
15% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 629 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
186 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
186
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
10.9
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 186 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
43
Nearest site
21.5 mi
Observation range
Jul 20, 2016–Apr 22, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: 21N.15E.07.443 1 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 87578 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Truchas median
186 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 186–186 PPM
New Mexico median
228 PPM
42 PPM lower194 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 pass
Lead (PB90)
0.0022 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2021
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
1 comparable result
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.0022
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 18
- Health-based
- 12
- Active health-based
- 11
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Groundwater Rule | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Apr 20, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | NM3503421 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Aug 21, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | NM3503421 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Aug 21, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | NM3503421 | Unaddressed | Oct 1, 2024 |
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 Truchas ZIP 87578 using 186 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
186 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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Groundwater Rule has a measured benchmark flag or active health-based SDWIS record in this profile.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Truchas
Is tap water safe in Truchas?+
EPA ECHO reports 11 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 186 PPM, or 10.9 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 186 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.