Hardness
Soft
44.8 PPM · 2.6 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Carthage, TX 75633
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Panola County.
2 reported benchmark flags
- Primary matched system
- City Of Carthage
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Panola County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
No active flag
0 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 6,770 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
44.8 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
44.8
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.6
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 44.8 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
19
Nearest site
12 mi
Observation range
Feb 25, 2016–Jun 3, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Lk Murvaul Site CC nr Gary City, TX (Lake, Reservoir, Impoundment).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 75633 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Carthage median
45 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 44.8–44.8 PPM
Texas median
111 PPM
66 PPM lower1019 indexed ZIP readings · Range 5.4–500.5 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 pass2 fail
Lead (PB90)
0 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
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
EPA limit 0.015
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.063
EPA limit 0.06
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.081
EPA limit 0.08
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 18
- Health-based
- 8
- Active health-based
- 0
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | TX1830001 | Unaddressed | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | TX1830001 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.063 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1830001 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | TX1830001 | Unaddressed | May 15, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.063 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1830001 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | TX1830001 | Resolved | Feb 9, 2025through Mar 13, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.076 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1830001 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX1830001 | Resolved | Dec 30, 2024through Mar 12, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TX1830001 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Apr 22, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | TX1830001 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Apr 22, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.063 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1830001 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Public Notice | TX1830001 | Resolved | Aug 25, 2023through Mar 13, 2025 |
| Public Notice | TX1830001 | Resolved | Apr 9, 2023through May 8, 2023 |
| Public Notice | TX1830001 | Resolved | Apr 9, 2023through May 8, 2023 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.061 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1830001 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2023through Jun 30, 2023 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.081 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1830001 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Mar 31, 2023 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.071 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1830001 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2023through Mar 31, 2023 |
| Public Notice | TX1830001 | Unaddressed | May 8, 2016 |
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 Carthage ZIP 75633 using 44.8 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Carthage
Is tap water safe in Carthage?+
EPA ECHO shows no active health-based violation for the associated systems in this reporting snapshot. This does not prove every contaminant is absent; federal records can lag and household plumbing can change tap conditions.
How hard is the water?+
Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 44.8 PPM, or 2.6 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.