Water hardness in Spring Hill
7.2 gpg hard
Tap water in Spring Hill is hard: 7.2 gpg (124 mg/L · 6.9 °dH · 12.4 °fH).
Source: City of Spring Hill Water Quality Report 2018 (2018) · data checked 2026-10-23
Range across supply zones: 72–182 mg/L.
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Spring Hill takes surface water from the Duck River, partly through Columbia Power & Water Systems. The Duck River drains Tennessee limestone country, which explains the hard water (124 mg/L CaCO₃) and the wide spread of 72–182 mg/L across sampling points. Scale builds up in kettles and heaters. The figure dates from 2018 and may have changed.
USGS classes: soft 0–60, moderately hard 61–120, hard 121–180, very hard >180 mg/L.
Water data
| Total hardness | 7.2 gpg |
|---|---|
| Utility | City of Spring Hill Water Department |
How Spring Hill compares
- Tap water in Spring Hill is 20 % softer than the median of the 1372 cities we track in the United States (9.1 gpg).
- By hardness it ranks 869 of 1372 in the United States (1 = hardest); 36 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tennessee it is number 2 of 9 cities; the regional median is 3.8 gpg.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Smyrna, 45 km away (3.8 gpg).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Franklin, 20 km away (9.8 gpg).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in the United States →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Spring Hill
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H2 |
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 Spring Hill water hard or soft?
It is hard: 124 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.2 gpg, 6.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill water?
7.2 gpg, equal to 6.9 °dH, 12.4 °fH or 124 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Spring Hill?
For 124 mg/L (6.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Spring Hill?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: City of Spring Hill Water Quality Report 2018 (2018). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. City of Spring Hill Water Quality Report 2018 · Outdated figure? Tell us