Is Arkansas tap water hard or soft?
Mostly not. 0 % of the 5 cities with published data in Arkansas have hard or very hard water (over 120 mg/L). The median is 4.4 gpg, from 1.3 gpg in North Little Rock to 4.4 gpg in Bentonville.
We have published hardness data for 5 cities in Arkansas. The median is 4.4 gpg; the hardest water is in Bentonville (4.4 gpg), the softest in North Little Rock (1.3 gpg).
0 % of these cities have hard or very hard water (over 120 mg/L).
USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
Cities in Arkansas, hardest first
| gpg | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville | 4.4 | 75 | moderately hard |
| Rogers | 4.4 | 75 | moderately hard |
| Springdale | 4.4 | 75 | moderately hard |
| Little Rock | 1.3 | 22 | soft |
| North Little Rock | 1.3 | 22 | soft |
FAQ
Is Arkansas water hard or soft?
Mostly not. 0 % of the 5 cities we cover have hard or very hard water; the median is 4.4 gpg.
Which city in Arkansas has the hardest water?
Bentonville, at 4.4 gpg, has the hardest water of the 5 cities with published data.
Which city in Arkansas has the softest water?
North Little Rock, at 1.3 gpg, has the softest water of the 5 cities with published data.
Do I need a water softener in Arkansas?
Above about 120 mg/L (7 gpg) scale builds up in water heaters, kettles and dishwashers, and a softener or at least regular descaling pays off. Look up your own city in the table: in Arkansas the values range from 1.3 gpg to 4.4 gpg.
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