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Water Hardness in 71282

Mound, Louisiana · Madison Parish County

259 PPM
15.2 GPG
Very Hard
0Soft60120180300+
Estimated - Nearby Data

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 3 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 3 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
3 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 71282

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.

3 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.
Tallulah Water System
LA1065003
Very Hard
259 PPMgroundwater8,601 servedEstimated - Nearby Data
Walnut Bayou Water Association
LA1065004
Very Hard
259 PPMgroundwater3,531 servedEstimated - Nearby Data
Ward 3 Water Association
LA1067016
Very Hard
259 PPMgroundwater1,662 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

Nearby Zip Codes

71232637135762712762339180302712862597123721039183347712192593915634739150356391773071336161

What This Means For You

Use this ZIP reading as a local planning estimate, not a final treatment specification. Hardness can vary by utility zone, seasonal blend, private well, and building plumbing. Confirm your tap reading with a utility report or home hardness test before sizing equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Mound, LA (71282)?

Our estimate for 71282 is 259 PPM (15.2 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 71282?

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

Is hard water in 71282 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 71282?

Zip code 71282 in Mound, Louisiana is served by 3 water systems.

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