Where does the water in 72103 come from?

Water for zip code 72103 in Shannon Hills, Arkansas is provided by 7 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 72103

Shannon Hills, Arkansas · Saline County

13 PPM

0.8 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Verified — Annual Water Quality Report

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 7 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 7 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

1 verified treated-water source

7 matched systems total for this ZIP; 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 Serving 72103

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.

7 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
Benton Waterworks AR0000484	surface water	7 PPM Soft	30,681	High Confidence — USGS Monitoring
Bryant Waterworks AR0000486	surface water	10 PPM Soft	19,607	Estimated — Nearby Data
Salem Water Users Llc AR0000492	surface water	32 PPM Soft	16,737	Estimated — Nearby Data
Sardis Water Association AR0000493	surface water	10 PPM Soft	15,660	Estimated — Nearby Data
Shannon Hills Water Dept AR0000800	surface water	10 PPM Soft	3,832	Estimated — Nearby Data

Benton Waterworks

AR0000484

Soft

7 PPMsurface water30,681 servedHigh Confidence — USGS Monitoring

Bryant Waterworks

AR0000486

Soft

10 PPMsurface water19,607 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Salem Water Users Llc

AR0000492

Soft

32 PPMsurface water16,737 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Sardis Water Association

AR0000493

Soft

10 PPMsurface water15,660 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Shannon Hills Water Dept

AR0000800

Soft

10 PPMsurface water3,832 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

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Nearby Zip Codes

7202213 7206513 7220930 7220630 7201113 7220430 7218030 7200213 7218330 7221030 7221130 7220530

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 Shannon Hills, AR (72103)?

The average water hardness in 72103 is 13 PPM (0.8 GPG), which is classified as soft.

Do I need a water softener in 72103?

At 13 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in 72103 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 72103?

Zip code 72103 in Shannon Hills, Arkansas is served by 7 water systems.

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