Hardness
Soft
47.2 PPM · 2.8 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Henderson, TX 75654
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Rusk County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- City Of Henderson
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Rusk 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 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 14,666 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
47.2 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
47.2
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
2.8
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 47.2 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
17
Nearest site
24.4 mi
Observation range
Jan 28, 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 75654 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Henderson median
47 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 47.2–47.2 PPM
Texas median
111 PPM
64 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 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
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
EPA limit 0.015
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.088
EPA limit 0.08
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 8
- Health-based
- 2
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.088 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX2010001 | Unaddressed | Apr 1, 2026through Jun 30, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX2010001 | Resolved | Dec 30, 2025through Mar 16, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX2010001 | Resolved | May 1, 2025through Dec 2, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TX2010001 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Jun 4, 2026 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | TX2010001 | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024through Jun 4, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | TX2010001 | Resolved | Jun 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
| Public Notice | TX2010001 | Resolved | Dec 1, 2022through Nov 5, 2025 |
| CARBON, TOTAL | TX2010001 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2021through Sep 30, 2021 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
Solutions matcher
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Matched to Henderson ZIP 75654 using 47.2 PPM nearby hardness and 2 reported measurement benchmarks.
Drinking water protection
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Henderson
Is tap water safe in Henderson?+
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 47.2 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.