Hardness
Very Hard
216.5 PPM · 12.7 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Junction, TX 76849
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Kimble County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- City Of Junction
- Source water
- Surface water
- County
- Kimble 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
5.0e-4 mg/L
3% of action level
Utility match
1 system
Serves 2,700 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
216.5 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
216.5
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
12.7
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 216.5 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
6
Nearest site
66.9 mi
Observation range
Jan 21, 2016–Mar 18, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Dry Frio Rv nr Reagan Wells, TX (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 76849 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Junction median
217 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 216.5–216.5 PPM
Texas median
111 PPM
106 PPM higher1019 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)
5.0e-4 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2023
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 5.0e-4
EPA limit 0.015
TTHM
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.085
EPA limit 0.08
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Measured in MG/L
Local 0.064
EPA limit 0.06
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 24
- Health-based
- 11
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | TX1340001 | Unaddressed | Apr 2, 2026 |
| TTHM | TX1340001 | Resolved | Jan 16, 2026through Feb 26, 2026 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.085 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1340001 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Mar 31, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX1340001 | Resolved | Dec 21, 2025through Apr 30, 2026 |
| Public Notice | TX1340001 | Unaddressed | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-based | TX1340001 | Resolved | Nov 1, 2025through Nov 30, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.082 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1340001 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Dec 31, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | TX1340001 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Public Notice | TX1340001 | Unaddressed | May 1, 2025 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.083 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1340001 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.064 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1340001 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Mar 31, 2025 |
| TTHM | TX1340001 | Resolved | Oct 22, 2024through Nov 14, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | TX1340001 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TX1340001 | Unaddressed | Oct 17, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.089 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1340001 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.067 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1340001 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Public Notice | TX1340001 | Resolved | Sep 28, 2024through Nov 1, 2024 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-basedReported 0.069 MG/L · MCL 0.06 | TX1340001 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.096 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1340001 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| TTHMHealth-basedReported 0.087 MG/L · MCL 0.08 | TX1340001 | Resolved | Apr 1, 2024through Jun 30, 2024 |
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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Your personalized water action plan
Matched to Junction ZIP 76849 using 216.5 PPM nearby hardness and 3 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
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216.5 PPM is 2× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Junction
Is tap water safe in Junction?+
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 216.5 PPM, or 12.7 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 216.5 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.