Water hardness
Moderately hard to very hard106–279mg/L as CaCO₃
≈ 6.2–16.3 grains per gallon
Reported utility hardness. A softener reduces the minerals that cause scale; a standard filter does not soften water.
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Disinfectant residual
Below the report’s 4 ppm disinfectant limit3.3ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm disinfectant limit.
The displayed result is the report’s compliance average. Individual samples can be higher. Filtration can target disinfectant taste and odor.
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PFAS monitoring
Below reporting levelsBelow reporting levels
No amount above the reporting threshold in the listed monitoring.
Not detected does not mean zero. Reporting thresholds are not the same as regulatory limits or health goals.
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Fluoride
Below 4 ppm MCL0.32ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm federal primary limit.
This is a historical sample, not a statement about current fluoridation. Fluoride reduction needs a dedicated treatment option.
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TTHMs
Below 80 ppb MCL47.1ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
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HAA5
Below 60 ppb MCL39.5ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
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Lead
Below the report’s 15 ppb action level1.1ppb
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.
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Copper
Below the report’s 1.3 ppm action level0.18ppm
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A utility percentile does not tell you the level at your own tap.
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Explore the reported measurements and tests with no detection. Every group links to the original utility document.
How to read the numbers
Detection does not automatically mean a violation. Annual averages, individual maxima and household sampling statistics answer different questions. Benchmarks below are those printed in the source reports, not a separate claim about today’s rules.
ppm = mg/L; ppb = µg/L. ND means not detected by the reported test; < MRL means below the minimum reporting level. Neither means zero. MCLG is a health goal, not an enforceable limit. [1] [3]
163 report entries across four groups
01Contaminants & treatment measurements2025 · metals, byproducts, pesticides and treatment indicators26
The compliance tables list no violations. Radon is reported separately and has no federal limit stated in the source. [1]
| Substance / measure | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloraminesIndividual samples and the annual compliance average are different measures. The report lists no violation. | 3.3 ppmHighest running annual averageRange: ND–5.3 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 47.1 ppbHighest locational annual averageRange: 13.8–57.4 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 39.5 ppbHighest locational annual averageRange: 3.3–44.4 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Lead · sampled household tapsNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. This is not a measurement at your home. | 1.1 ppb90th percentile · Jun–Sep 2025 | Action level 15 ppbMCLG 0 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Copper · sampled household tapsNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. | 0.18 ppm90th percentile · Jun–Sep 2025 | Action level 1.3 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Antimony | 0.38 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.38 ppb | MCL 6 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Barium | 0.013 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.0093–0.013 ppm | MCL 2 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Chromium · totalThe 2025 report lists total chromium; this is not a separate hexavalent chromium result. | 0.57 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.57 ppb | MCL 100 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Cyanide | 31 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–31 ppb | MCL 200 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Fluoride | 0.32 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–0.32 ppm | MCL 4 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Lead · point of entryEntry-point data are separate from the household-tap lead samples. The source places this value in its MCL column; household lead compliance uses an action level. | 0.70 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.70 ppb | Source lists 15 ppbMCLG 0 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Nickel | 1.1 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–1.1 ppb | Source MCL 100 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Nitrate · as nitrogen | 0.27 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.12–0.27 ppm | MCL 10 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Selenium | 3.7 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–3.7 ppb | MCL 50 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Sodium | 15.0 ppmHighest resultRange: 13.0–15.0 ppm | Source MCL 160 ppm | 2025 [1] |
| Gross alpha · including uranium | 2.57 pCi/LHighest resultRange: ND–2.57 pCi/L | MCL 15 pCi/LMCLG 0 pCi/L | 2025 [1] |
| Radium-226The 5 pCi/L limit applies to radium-226 plus radium-228, not to each isotope separately. | 0.69 pCi/LHighest resultRange: 0.42–0.69 pCi/L | Combined radium MCL 5 pCi/LMCLG 0 pCi/L | 2025 [1] |
| Radium-228The 5 pCi/L limit applies to radium-226 plus radium-228, not to each isotope separately. | 0.78 pCi/LHighest resultRange: ND–0.78 pCi/L | Combined radium MCL 5 pCi/LMCLG 0 pCi/L | 2025 [1] |
| 2,4-D | 0.17 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.17 ppb | MCL 70 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Atrazine | 0.03 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.03 ppb | MCL 3 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Dalapon | 0.62 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.62 ppb | MCL 200 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.03 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.03 ppb | MCL 50 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Dichloromethane | 0.52 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.52 ppb | MCL 5 ppbMCLG 0 ppb | 2025 [1] |
| Filter turbidityLowest monthly proportion meeting the treatment limit: 99.5%. The report lists no treatment-technique violation. | 0.44 NTUHighest single measurement | Treatment technique | 2025 [1] |
| Total organic carbon · removal ratioThis is a treatment-performance ratio, not a contaminant concentration. | 1.28 ratioLowest running annual averageRange: 1.20–1.54 ratio | Removal ratio above 1.0 | 2025 [1] |
| RadonThe report gives inconsistent quarter/month wording, so this page preserves only the annual context and results. A proposed value is not treated as an enforceable limit. | 11.2 and 40.8 pCi/LTwo detections in four quarterly samples | No federal limit stated | 2025 [1] |
02Minerals, taste & additional results2025 · hardness, dissolved solids and other measurements15
Secondary standards address qualities such as taste, color and odor. This group also includes non-regulated substances; not every entry is a health contaminant. [2]
| Substance / measure | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total hardness | 279 ppm as CaCO₃Highest resultRange: 106–279 ppm as CaCO₃ | No health-based limit | 2025 [2] |
| Total alkalinity | 61.0 ppm as CaCO₃Highest resultRange: 20.1–61.0 ppm as CaCO₃ | Not regulated in source | 2025 [2] |
| Total dissolved solids | 280 ppmHighest resultRange: 110–280 ppm | Secondary standard 500 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Aluminum | 0.068 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.025–0.068 ppm | Secondary standard 0.2 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Chloride | 20 ppmHighest resultRange: 18–20 ppm | Secondary standard 250 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Color | 5 CUHighest resultRange: ND–5 CU | Secondary standard 15 CU | 2025 [2] |
| Copper · finished water | 0.0023 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.00093–0.0023 ppm | Secondary standard 1 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Foaming agents | 0.10 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–0.10 ppm | Secondary standard 0.5 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Manganese | 0.011 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–0.011 ppm | Secondary standard 0.05 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Silver | 0.0016 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–0.0016 ppm | Secondary standard 0.1 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Sulfate | 150 ppmHighest resultRange: ND–150 ppm | Secondary standard 250 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Zinc | 0.13 ppmHighest resultRange: 0.034–0.13 ppm | Secondary standard 5 ppm | 2025 [2] |
| Butyl benzyl phthalate | 0.41 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.41 ppb | Not regulated in source | 2025 [2] |
| Di-n-butyl phthalate | 0.23 ppbHighest resultRange: ND–0.23 ppb | Not regulated in source | 2025 [2] |
| Metolachlor | 0.37 ppbHighest resultRange: 0.035–0.37 ppb | Not regulated in source | 2025 [2] |
03PFAS & lithium monitoring2024 · below minimum reporting levels29
The utility says 29 PFAS and lithium were tested, with all results below EPA reporting levels. The printed table names 29 analytes including lithium; only those named rows are reproduced here. Numeric reporting limits are not provided. [3]
| Substance / measure | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 4:2 FTS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 6:2 FTS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 8:2 FTS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| ADONA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| NFDHA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFBA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFBS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFDA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFDoA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFEESA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFHpA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFHpS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFHxA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFHxS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFMBA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFMPA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFNA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFOA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFOS | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFPeA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFUnA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| NEtFOSAA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| NMeFOSAA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFTA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
| PFTrDA | < MRL ppbBelow EPA minimum reporting level | Numeric MRL not supplied | 2024 [3] |
04Other tests with no detection2025 · substances and parameters listed as not detected93
The utility lists these tests as not detected without individual values or reporting limits. A non-detection is not proof that a substance is absent. [2]
- Nitrite
- Arsenic
- Cadmium
- Mercury
- Beryllium
- Thallium
- Iron
- Odor
- Combined uranium
- 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
- cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
- Xylenes
- o-Dichlorobenzene
- para-Dichlorobenzene
- Vinyl chloride
- 1,1-Dichloroethylene
- trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
- 1,2-Dichloroethane
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
- Carbon tetrachloride
- 1,2-Dichloropropane
- Trichloroethylene
- 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
- Tetrachloroethylene
- Monochlorobenzene
- Benzene
- Toluene
- Ethylbenzene
- Styrene
- Endrin
- Lindane
- Methoxychlor
- Toxaphene
- Diquat
- Endothall
- Glyphosate
- Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate
- Oxamyl
- Simazine
- Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
- Picloram
- Dinoseb
- Carbofuran
- Alachlor
- 2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin)
- Heptachlor
- Heptachlor epoxide
- 2,4,5-TP (silvex)
- Hexachlorobenzene
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- Pentachlorophenol
- PCBs
- Dibromochloropropane
- Ethylene dibromide (EDB)
- Chlordane
- Dicamba
- 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
- 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
- 1,1-Dichloroethane
- 1,1-Dichloropropene
- 1,2,3-Trichloropropane
- 1,3-Dichlorobenzene
- 1,3-Dichloropropane
- 2,2-Dichloropropane
- 2-Chlorotoluene
- 4-Chlorotoluene
- Bromobenzene
- Bromomethane
- Chloroethane
- Chloromethane
- Dibromomethane
- Dichlorodifluoromethane
- Methyl tert-butyl ether
- Trichlorofluoromethane
- Aldrin
- Dieldrin
- Metribuzin
- Propachlor
- 3-Hydroxycarbofuran
- Aldicarb
- Aldicarb sulfone
- Aldicarb sulfoxide
- Carbaryl
- Methomyl
- 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
- 2,4-Dinitrotoluene
- 2-Chlorophenol
- 4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol
- Diethylphthalate
- Dimethylphthalate
- Di-n-octylphthalate
- Isophorone
- Phenol
No matching entries. Try a shorter name or choose All results. A missing entry is not proof that a substance was tested or absent.
Counts are report entries, not a count of dangerous contaminants. Some substances appear in different sampling contexts. The fluoride result is shown once; the additional report also lists a 2 ppm secondary standard. [2]
Selected provider records
View full MyTapWater report A closer look at your local water
These results describe Manatee County Utilities (FL6411132), not every home or water system in Manatee County. Match this system to your water bill before using the results.
Source record: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · Selected test records: 2013-01-23 – 2024-11-20
How to read these results
Results come from different testing periods. A detection is not, by itself, a finding that water is unsafe. “Not detected” means below the test’s reporting level; it does not mean zero. Missing results mean we have not verified that data here.
PFAS monitoringNone of 29 tested PFAS compounds detected
MyTapWater reports no detections in this panel. Reporting limits vary by compound. The named compounds below are those individually verified in the retrieved source; the full panel is available through the source link. Selected PFAS sample dates: 2024-01-17 – 2024-11-20
10 selected entries
- NEtFOSAA
- NMeFOSAA
- PFBS
- PFHpA
- PFHxS
- PFNA
- PFOA
- PFOS
- PFTA
- PFTrDA
Lithium monitoringNot detected
MyTapWater reports lithium was tested and not detected. Selected lithium sample dates: 2024-01-17 – 2024-10-21
More tested substances12 selected entries
Selected historical tests, with their original dates. “Detected” means at least one positive result in the listed period. “Below reporting level” means all retrieved samples for that entry were below the reporting level. These older tests do not describe today’s water at your tap.
| Substance | Reported result | Sampling period |
|---|---|---|
| HAA5 | Detected | – |
| HAA6Br | Detected | – |
| HAA9 | Detected | – |
| strontium | Detected | – |
| chlorate | Detected | – |
| chromium | Detected | – |
| chromium-6 | Detected | – |
| molybdenum | Detected | – |
| vanadium | Detected | – |
| chlorpyrifos | Below reporting level | – |
| dimethipin | Below reporting level | – |
| ethoprop | Below reporting level | – |
This is a selection of results from MyTapWater, which compiles public water-system records. Open the source for the complete tables, methods and reporting limits. Check your utility’s latest report and current notices for updates. Source
A list of tested substances is not a list of what a filter removes. Choose a system using its verified contaminant-reduction specifications and your water source. A softener addresses hardness. Use the published hardness for your provider or a home test to choose softening for scale control.
How hard is the water?
The utility’s 2025 range, 106–279 mg/L as CaCO₃, crosses several USGS hardness categories. A single county average would hide that variation. A test of untreated water gives you a better basis for choosing a softener.
Selected provider records
View full MyTapWater report A closer look at your local water
These results describe Manatee County Utilities (FL6411132), not every home or water system in Manatee County. Match this system to your water bill before using the results.
Source record: MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT · Selected test records: 2013-01-23 – 2024-11-20
How to read these results
Results come from different testing periods. A detection is not, by itself, a finding that water is unsafe. “Not detected” means below the test’s reporting level; it does not mean zero. Missing results mean we have not verified that data here.
PFAS monitoringNone of 29 tested PFAS compounds detected
MyTapWater reports no detections in this panel. Reporting limits vary by compound. The named compounds below are those individually verified in the retrieved source; the full panel is available through the source link. Selected PFAS sample dates: 2024-01-17 – 2024-11-20
10 selected entries
- NEtFOSAA
- NMeFOSAA
- PFBS
- PFHpA
- PFHxS
- PFNA
- PFOA
- PFOS
- PFTA
- PFTrDA
Lithium monitoringNot detected
MyTapWater reports lithium was tested and not detected. Selected lithium sample dates: 2024-01-17 – 2024-10-21
More tested substances12 selected entries
Selected historical tests, with their original dates. “Detected” means at least one positive result in the listed period. “Below reporting level” means all retrieved samples for that entry were below the reporting level. These older tests do not describe today’s water at your tap.
| Substance | Reported result | Sampling period |
|---|---|---|
| HAA5 | Detected | – |
| HAA6Br | Detected | – |
| HAA9 | Detected | – |
| strontium | Detected | – |
| chlorate | Detected | – |
| chromium | Detected | – |
| chromium-6 | Detected | – |
| molybdenum | Detected | – |
| vanadium | Detected | – |
| chlorpyrifos | Below reporting level | – |
| dimethipin | Below reporting level | – |
| ethoprop | Below reporting level | – |
This is a selection of results from MyTapWater, which compiles public water-system records. Open the source for the complete tables, methods and reporting limits. Check your utility’s latest report and current notices for updates. Source
A list of tested substances is not a list of what a filter removes. Choose a system using its verified contaminant-reduction specifications and your water source. A softener addresses hardness. Use the published hardness for your provider or a home test to choose softening for scale control.
No result rows match that search. Try another substance or clear your search.
A quick guide to the numbers
- ppm, ppb and ppt
- Parts per million, billion and trillion. Compare quantities only after matching their units.
- Not detected / below reporting level
- The test did not report an amount above its reporting threshold. It does not establish a concentration of zero.
- Limits, action levels and goals
- A compliance limit is not a health goal. Lead and copper use system action levels, while a reporting limit describes what the test can report.
Turn the report into a starting point.
Next, match the equipment to your home and water source.
These labels compare a reported result with its stated benchmark. They are not a blanket safety rating. Health goals, compliance limits, action levels and reporting thresholds mean different things.
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What this means for your home
For Palmetto, start with the named provider and source dates above. Where a separate city dataset is not available, this guide uses Manatee County reference records. Those records describe the listed utility, not every home in the city.
This Palmetto guide uses the named utility records from our county reports. The provider name, dates and source on each result show which system it describes. City boundaries alone do not identify your supplier.
More local context and installation information
How hard is the water?
USGS classifies 0–60 mg/L as soft, 61–120 as moderately hard, 121–180 as hard and above 180 as very hard. These describe mineral content, not a health-based limit. A regional map cannot replace a home hardness test.
USGS hardness classifications and limitationsFilter and softener: different jobs
Filtration can address taste, odor, sediment and specific substances when the treatment is designed for them. A softener reduces calcium and magnesium. Your water source, actual hardness and household flow needs guide the combination.
Compare filters and softenersWhat this report cannot tell you
A county or utility report does not test your plumbing or private well. It also cannot prove that a particular filter removes every substance shown. Check the exact system’s treatment stages and verified claims for your goal.
What a whole-house filter can addressWhich report applies to a home in Palmetto?
A city name, mailing address or ZIP code alone does not establish your water supplier. Municipal systems, county utilities and private wells can serve different addresses in the same area.
Match the system to your home.
Bathroom count and simultaneous water use help size the filter. Your plumber checks the main water line, installation space and drain access. Condos and homes with shared plumbing may need building approval or a different installation.
For a private well, use a current well-water test to choose treatment. Public utility reports do not measure your well.
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Palmetto water questions, answered.
Where does the Palmetto water report come from?
This guide uses the named utility records from our county reports, with local utility links where available. The supplier, sampling period and source stay attached to each result. Confirm the provider on your bill before applying a result to your home.
Is the water in Palmetto hard?
Check the water-hardness highlight for the selected provider. It distinguishes a utility result, a regional estimate and unavailable data. A regional estimate is not a measurement of treated water at your tap. Test your incoming water to confirm hardness for system sizing.
Should I add a water softener in Palmetto?
A softener is recommended for scale control when the reported or measured hardness supports it. The recommendation beside the highlights explains that distinction. Unknown hardness is not zero; test it before selecting and programming a softener.
Which whole-house filter should I choose for a Palmetto home?
Start with a whole-house filter sized for your bathrooms and simultaneous water use. Match its treatment media and verified model-specific reduction claims to your goals. A softener reduces hardness minerals. You choose, hire and pay your own licensed plumber for installation.
Do I need to enter my home address?
No. Answer the home-sizing questions to get started. Your licensed plumber confirms the installation fit. A street address is not required in the matching form.
Sources and methodology
Each highlight links to its source. Open the full report for the longer tables, sampling details and additional source documents. A date on one result does not update every other result on the page.
- Manatee County · full county guide
- Manatee County Utilities2025
- USGS hardness classifications and limitations
Utility measurements take priority over regional estimates when they are available for that provider. Source dates are preserved. Hardness is converted using mg/L as CaCO₃ ÷ 17.1; regional estimates are not presented as home measurements.
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