Byram Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
187.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.20
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Byram, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Byram | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -15% |
| Washing Machine | 10.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -9% |
| Water Heater | 12.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -15% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Byram compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Byram, Mississippi | 73.5 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Jackson, Mississippi | 121.5 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Pearl, Mississippi | 60 mg/L | 3.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Clinton, Mississippi | 41 mg/L | 3.2 ppt | 🟢 Soft | groundwater |
| Ridgeland, Mississippi | 68.5 mg/L | 4.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Byram compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Byram | 73.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Byram's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Byram, Mississippi, in Hinds County — a Hinds County unincorporated community adjacent to Terry and Byram suburbs south of Jackson in central Mississippi — receives its water from the City of Byram Water Department or Hinds County Utilities, drawing from the Sparta Sand Aquifer through the central Mississippi distribution.
The soft 73.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 187.1 mg/L reflect the Hinds County Sparta Aquifer supply's soft character — the Eocene Sparta Sand is a predominantly insoluble quartz sand formation, and the Eocene Tallahatta Formation is similarly insoluble, with the slightly elevated TDS reflecting some dissolved mineral content from iron-bearing Tertiary marine clays (compare Terry MS: 71/182 in Hinds County comparable; Jackson MS: 76/192 in Hinds County comparable; Byram consistent soft from the same Hinds County Sparta Aquifer Eocene sand supply). The Sparta Aquifer at Hinds County — Eocene Sparta Sand (insoluble — primary dilutant), Eocene Tallahatta Formation (insoluble — secondary dilutant), and Quaternary Mississippi Embayment alluvium (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 73.5 mg/L with TDS 187, Byram's water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.4 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review Byram's annual water quality report for the latest contaminant monitoring data.
Geology & Source: Byram in Hinds County draws from the Byram Water on the Sparta Aquifer (Hinds County, central Mississippi) — the Sparta Aquifer at Hinds County is developed in Eocene Sparta Sand (insoluble) and Eocene Tallahatta Formation (insoluble) — Mississippi Hinds County Sparta Aquifer Eocene sand supply produces soft water at 73.5 mg/L with TDS 187.1 mg/L.