Water hardness in Parsons
5.8 gpg moderately hard
Tap water in Parsons is moderately hard: 5.8 gpg (100 mg/L · 5.6 °dH · 10 °fH).
Source: City of Parsons Water Department 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CIPAKS) (2025) · data checked 2026-11-12
The City of Parsons 2025 Consumer Confidence Report, covering the CIPAKS water system, lists total hardness as CaCO3 at 100 mg/L (5.8 gpg). The sample was taken on 13 May 2024, so it is one reading, not an annual average, and there is no range. Water at this level is moderately hard, and light scale is likely.
USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 5.8 gpg |
|---|---|
| Utility | City of Parsons Water Department (CIPAKS water system) |
How Parsons compares
- Tap water in Parsons is 36 % softer than the median of the 1372 cities we track in the United States (9.1 gpg).
- By hardness it ranks 1015 of 1372 in the United States (1 = hardest); 26 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Kansas it is number 14 of 17 cities; the regional median is 8.4 gpg.
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in the United States →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Parsons
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 6 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Parsons water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 100 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.8 gpg, 5.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Parsons safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
How many grains per gallon is Parsons water?
5.8 gpg, equal to 5.6 °dH, 10 °fH or 100 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Parsons?
For 100 mg/L (5.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Parsons?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: City of Parsons Water Department 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CIPAKS) (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. City of Parsons Water Department 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CIPAKS) · Outdated figure? Tell us