Where does the water in 71250 come from?

Water for zip code 71250 in Jones, Louisiana is provided by 1 water system. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 71250

Jones, Louisiana · Morehouse Parish County

23 PPM

1.4 GPG

Soft

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High Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 1 water systemTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 1 matched water system. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

1 USGS-backed source

1 matched system total for this ZIP; USGS monitoring is used where treated-water reports are unavailable.

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 71250

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.

1 water system

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
Bastrop Water System LA1067003	groundwater	23 PPM Soft	18,105	High Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Bastrop Water System

LA1067003

Soft

23 PPMgroundwater18,105 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Nearby Zip Codes

71676701 7122324 71263259 7166124 71253259 7126126 71266156 7122023 71663701 71646161 71640277 71254259

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 Jones, LA (71250)?

The average water hardness in 71250 is 23 PPM (1.4 GPG), which is classified as soft.

Do I need a water softener in 71250?

At 23 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in 71250 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 71250?

Zip code 71250 in Jones, Louisiana is served by 1 water system.

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