Hardness
Moderately Hard
102 PPM · 6 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Emory, TX 75440
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Rains County.
3 active health-based violations
- Primary matched system
- City Of Emory
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Rains 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 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 3,762 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
102 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
102
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
6
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 102 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
57
Nearest site
7.1 mi
Observation range
Jan 5, 2016–Jun 4, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Lk Fk Res nr FM 17 Ramp nr Emory, TX (Lake, Reservoir, Impoundment).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 75440 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Emory median
102 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 102–102 PPM
Texas median
111 PPM
9 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, 2026
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
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.093
EPA limit 0.08
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.069
EPA limit 0.06
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 15
- Health-based
- 11
- Active health-based
- 3
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.093 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1900001 | Unaddressed | Apr 1, 2026through Jun 30, 2026 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.094 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1900001 | Unaddressed | Apr 1, 2026through Jun 30, 2026 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.069 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1900001 | Unaddressed | Apr 1, 2026through Jun 30, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX1900001 | Resolved | Feb 4, 2026through Apr 14, 2026 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.069 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1900001 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.094 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1900001 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.092 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1900001 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.069 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1900001 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | TX1900001 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2025through Aug 31, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.087 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1900001 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.093 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1900001 | Archived | Apr 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.091 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1900001 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.09 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1900001 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | TX1900001 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2024through Aug 31, 2024 |
| Public Notice | TX1900001 | Resolved | Mar 15, 2021through Jun 23, 2021 |
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 Emory ZIP 75440 using 102 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Emory
Is tap water safe in Emory?+
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 102 PPM, or 6 grains per gallon, classified as moderately hard. 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.