Hardness
Soft
47.6 PPM · 2.8 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Gladewater, TX 75647
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Gregg County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- City Of Gladewater
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Gregg 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
0.0022 mg/L
15% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 6,441 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
47.6 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
47.6
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.8
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 47.6 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
18
Nearest site
26.9 mi
Observation range
Apr 27, 2016–Jun 4, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Lake O' the Pines Site CC nr Ore City, TX (Lake, Reservoir, Impoundment).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 75647 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Gladewater median
48 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 47.6–47.6 PPM
Texas median
111 PPM
63 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 pass1 fail
Lead (PB90)
0.0022 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2026
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
2 comparable results
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
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.081
EPA limit 0.08
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 60
- Health-based
- 15
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | TX0920001 | Resolved | Mar 10, 2026through May 8, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | Mar 5, 2026through Mar 18, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Unaddressed | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0920001 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2026through May 4, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper RuleHealth-based | TX0920001 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | Nov 17, 2025through Mar 19, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | Nov 16, 2025through Mar 19, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | Oct 19, 2025through Mar 19, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0920001 | Resolved | Sep 29, 2025through Mar 17, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | Aug 24, 2025through Mar 19, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0920001 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through May 4, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0920001 | Archived | Jul 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | May 22, 2025through Mar 19, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | May 1, 2025through Mar 19, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0920001 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2025through May 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | Mar 10, 2025through Mar 19, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX0920001 | Resolved | Feb 3, 2025through Mar 19, 2026 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.081 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX0920001 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0920001 | Archived | Jan 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX0920001 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through May 4, 2026 |
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 Gladewater ZIP 75647 using 47.6 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Gladewater
Is tap water safe in Gladewater?+
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 47.6 PPM, or 2.8 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.