Hardness
Soft
11.8 PPM · 0.7 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Itasca, TX 76055
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Hill County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- City Of Itasca
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Hill 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 1,625 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
11.8 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
11.8
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
0.7
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 11.8 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
8
Nearest site
14.9 mi
Observation range
Nov 29, 2016–Dec 20, 2016
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: BT-32-46-404 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 76055 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Itasca median
12 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 11.8–11.8 PPM
Texas median
111 PPM
99 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 pass
Lead (PB90)
0 mg/L
Reported Jun 30, 2026
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
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 23
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX1090003 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX1090003 | Unaddressed | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | TX1090003 | Resolved | Aug 1, 2025through Aug 31, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | TX1090003 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Chlorine | TX1090003 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX1090003 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | TX1090003 | Resolved | May 1, 2025through Jun 12, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX1090003 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Jun 24, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TX1090003 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | TX1090003 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX1090003 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jun 24, 2025 |
| Public Notice | TX1090003 | Resolved | May 1, 2024through Jun 28, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX1090003 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2024through Jun 24, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | TX1090003 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2023through Oct 24, 2023 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | TX1090003 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2023through Apr 30, 2023 |
| Chlorine | TX1090003 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2023through Jun 30, 2023 |
| Public Notice | TX1090003 | Resolved | Nov 1, 2022through Feb 7, 2022 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | TX1090003 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2022through Jul 7, 2023 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | TX1090003 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2022through Mar 14, 2023 |
| E. COLI | TX1090003 | Resolved | Mar 19, 2022through Mar 21, 2023 |
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 Itasca ZIP 76055 using 11.8 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Itasca
Is tap water safe in Itasca?+
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 11.8 PPM, or 0.7 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.