Hardness
Very Hard
367 PPM · 21.5 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Wessington Springs, SD 57382
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Jerauld County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Wessington Springs
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Jerauld 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
1 system
Serves 895 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
367 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
367
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
21.5
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 367 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
3
Nearest site
59.1 mi
Observation range
Jun 27, 2022–Jun 28, 2022
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: 97N64W14BBBB CM-68A (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 57382 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Wessington Springs median
367 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 367–367 PPM
South Dakota median
516 PPM
149 PPM lower234 indexed ZIP readings · Range 20.5–1330 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)
0.001 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
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 0.001
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 3
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | SD4600362 | Unaddressed | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | SD4600362 | Resolved | May 1, 2025through May 31, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | SD4600362 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Jun 26, 2025 |
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 Wessington Springs ZIP 57382 using 367 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
367 PPM is 3× 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 Wessington Springs
Is tap water safe in Wessington Springs?+
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 367 PPM, or 21.5 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 367 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.