Where does the water in 38921 come from?

Water for zip code 38921 in Charleston, Mississippi is provided by 9 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 38921

Q: Is the water hard in Charleston, MS (38921)?

The average water hardness in 38921 is 13 PPM (0.8 GPG), which is classified as soft. No water treatment is typically needed.

Q: Do I need a water softener in 38921?

At 13 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary, though some homeowners prefer the feel of softened water.

Charleston, Mississippi · Tallahatchie County

13 PPM

0.8 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Estimated — Nearby Data

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 9 water systemsTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 9 matched water systems. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

9 estimated sources

This ZIP reading needs local confirmation before equipment sizing or purchase decisions.

Water source profile

Primarily groundwater

Groundwater commonly picks up calcium and magnesium after contact with rock and soil. 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 Serving 38921

These are the systems matched to this ZIP code. The displayed ZIP value is weighted toward larger known service populations when population data is available.

9 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
Charleston Utilities MS0680002	groundwater	13 PPM Soft	3,100	Estimated — Nearby Data
Blue Cane, Cowart & Tippo W/A. MS0680037	groundwater	13 PPM Soft	1,191	Estimated — Nearby Data
Cascilla Water Association MS0680001	groundwater	13 PPM Soft	837	Estimated — Nearby Data
Paynes Water Association MS0680008	groundwater	13 PPM Soft	531	Estimated — Nearby Data
South Quitman-S Lambert Utl MS0600010	groundwater	13 PPM Soft	528	Estimated — Nearby Data

Charleston Utilities

MS0680002

Soft

13 PPMgroundwater3,100 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Blue Cane, Cowart & Tippo W/A.

MS0680037

Soft

13 PPMgroundwater1,191 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Cascilla Water Association

MS0680001

Soft

13 PPMgroundwater837 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Paynes Water Association

MS0680008

Soft

13 PPMgroundwater531 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

South Quitman-S Lambert Utl

MS0600010

Soft

13 PPMgroundwater528 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

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Nearby Zip Codes

3896230 3892030 38963356 38966101 38928101 3895313 38957356 3892713 3862213 38643356 3896130 3894813

What This Means For You

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

Your Water Is Soft

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

Is the water hard in Charleston, MS (38921)?

Our estimate for 38921 is 13 PPM (0.8 GPG), but it is based on nearby, county, or state-level data rather than a direct treated tap-water report for this exact location. Confirm with your utility or a home test.

Do I need a water softener in 38921?

Do not size a softener from this estimate alone. Confirm the actual tap-water hardness before choosing treatment equipment.

Is hard water in 38921 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 38921?

Zip code 38921 in Charleston, Mississippi is served by 9 water systems.

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