Hardness
Hard
138.5 PPM · 8.1 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Afton, WY 83110
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Lincoln County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Afton, Board Of Pub Utilities
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Lincoln 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
0.001 mg/L
7% of action level
Utility match
6 systems
Serves 2,000 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
138.5 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
138.5
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
8.1
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 138.5 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
18
Nearest site
27.6 mi
Observation range
Apr 11, 2016–Jun 11, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: Spring upstream of site 2 near Conda ID (Spring).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 83110 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Afton median
139 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 138.5–138.5 PPM
Wyoming median
235 PPM
96 PPM lower93 indexed ZIP readings · Range 3.2–1905 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)
0.001 mg/L
Reported Dec 31, 2025
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 0.001
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 6
- Health-based
- 2
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | WY5600864 | Resolved | Mar 25, 2025through Apr 17, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | WY5600166 | Resolved | Dec 30, 2024through Feb 3, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | WY5600893 | Resolved | Dec 30, 2024through Feb 3, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | WY5600864 | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023through Jan 22, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | WY5600893 | Unaddressed | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Groundwater RuleHealth-based | WY5600154 | Addressed | Jun 2, 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
Your personalized water action plan
Matched to Afton ZIP 83110 using 138.5 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
138.5 PPM is 1× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
Designed to reduce scale on fixtures, water heaters, glassware, and plumbing throughout the home.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Afton
Is tap water safe in Afton?+
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 138.5 PPM, or 8.1 grains per gallon, classified as hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 138.5 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.