Water Hardness in Mayflower, AR

Q: Do I need a water softener in Mayflower, AR?

At a citywide weighted average of 29 PPM, Mayflower has relatively soft water. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Q: How many water systems serve Mayflower, AR?

Mayflower, Arkansas has 6 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

Arkansas · 1 zip codes · 6 matched water systems

30 PPM

1.8 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Verified — Annual Water Quality Report

City avg (weighted): 29 PPM

Dataset updated March 9, 20266 matched water systems in the city rollupIndividual systems and ZIPs can differ. Methodology

System used for this reading

Conway Water System

AR0000189

Water source: surface water

Serves: 64,008

USGS environmental estimate: 77 PPM

Source context

How this city reading is built

This city reading is a weighted rollup across 6 matched water systems and 1 ZIP code. Citywide readings are useful for comparison, but individual utility zones and ZIPs can differ.

Source basis

5 verified treated-water sources

6 matched systems total for this city; treated-water reports are prioritized when available.

Water source profile

Primarily surface water

Surface-water hardness can shift with reservoirs, runoff, season, and treatment. This profile is weighted by known population served across matched systems.

Data recency

March 9, 2026

Dataset rebuilt March 9, 2026; individual utility reporting years can vary.

Hardness is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Use it for scale, appliance, and softener decisions; check your utility report or test your tap before sizing treatment equipment. See how we calculate local readings.

Water Systems in Mayflower

These systems are matched to Mayflower, AR. Citywide readings are useful for comparison, but the system serving a specific address may differ from the city average.

6 water systems

PWSID is the public water system identifier. Data Source shows whether the hardness value comes from a treated-water report, USGS monitoring, or a local estimate; source year is shown when available.

Water System	Source	Hardness	Pop. Served	Data Source
Conway Water System AR0000189	surface water	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 77 PPM	64,008	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Vilonia Waterworks AR0000195	surface water	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 99 PPM	24,690	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Community Water System AR0000101	surface water	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 43 PPM	18,628	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Greenbrier Waterworks AR0000191	surface water	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 77 PPM	12,938	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report
Mid-Arkansas Utilities P.W.A AR0000725	surface water	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 59 PPM	11,148	Verified — Annual Water Quality Report

Conway Water System

AR0000189

Soft

30 PPMsurface water64,008 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 77 PPM

Vilonia Waterworks

AR0000195

Soft

30 PPMsurface water24,690 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 99 PPM

Community Water System

AR0000101

Soft

30 PPMsurface water18,628 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 43 PPM

Greenbrier Waterworks

AR0000191

Soft

30 PPMsurface water12,938 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 77 PPM

Mid-Arkansas Utilities P.W.A

AR0000725

Soft

30 PPMsurface water11,148 servedVerified — Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 59 PPM

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Zip Codes in Mayflower, AR

7210629

What This Means For You

Recommendations are based on the displayed hardness reading. Confirm your tap reading before sizing or buying treatment equipment.

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Your water hardness is in the soft range. You likely don't need a water softener. Enjoy your naturally soft water!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the water in Mayflower, AR?

The citywide weighted average water hardness in Mayflower, AR is 29 PPM (1.7 GPG), classified as soft. This is based on 6 matched water systems. The gauge highlights Conway Water System, a verified treated-water system, because individual systems can differ from the citywide average.

Do I need a water softener in Mayflower, AR?

At 29 PPM, the citywide average is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in Mayflower, AR safe to drink?

Water hardness itself is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals, but you should check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for contaminant and compliance information.

How many water systems serve Mayflower, AR?

Mayflower, Arkansas is served by 6 matched water systems across 1 zip code.

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