Hardness
Very Hard
193 PPM · 11.3 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Jackpot, NV 89825
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Elko County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Jackpot Water System
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Elko 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
0.002 mg/L
13% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 1,240 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
193 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
193
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
11.3
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 193 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
79
Nearest site
48 mi
Observation range
Jun 14, 2016–Jul 21, 2021
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: (B-10-18)33aaa- 1 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 89825 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Jackpot median
193 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 193–193 PPM
Nevada median
227 PPM
34 PPM lower98 indexed ZIP readings · Range 9.6–335 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)
0.002 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2017
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 0.002
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 7
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NV0000088 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Feb 4, 2026 |
| TTHM | NV0000088 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | NV0000088 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NV0000088 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Jun 28, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | NV0000088 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Jun 28, 2024 |
| Nitrate | NV0000088 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2022through Nov 17, 2022 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | NV0000088 | Unaddressed | Mar 5, 2020 |
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 Jackpot ZIP 89825 using 193 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
193 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 Jackpot
Is tap water safe in Jackpot?+
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 193 PPM, or 11.3 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 193 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.