Apollo Beach Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
216.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.25
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 Apollo Beach, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Apollo Beach | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -24% |
| Washing Machine | 10.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -16% |
| Water Heater | 11.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -21% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Apollo Beach compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Apollo Beach, Florida | 93.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Ruskin, Florida | 225 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Sun City Center, Florida | 71 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Gibsonton, Florida | 120.5 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Riverview, Florida | 171.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Apollo Beach compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Apollo Beach | 93.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Apollo Beach's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Apollo Beach, Florida, in Hillsborough County — an unincorporated Hillsborough County community adjacent to Ruskin and Sun City Center on Tampa Bay in the south Tampa Bay metro — receives its water from Hillsborough County Water, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Hillsborough County) through the south Tampa Bay metro distribution.
The moderately hard 93.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 216.1 mg/L are slightly softer than the adjacent Gibsonton (120.5 mg/L) — reflecting Apollo Beach's coastal position on the south Hillsborough County Tampa Bay shoreline where the Floridan Aquifer draw may blend with shallower aquifer zones drawing more surface water influence. The Floridan Aquifer at Hillsborough County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous).
At 93.5 mg/L, Apollo Beach's water is moderately hard — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — MacDill Air Force Base (Hillsborough County — AFFF) and the Tampa Bay metro industrial corridor contribute to Apollo Beach's readings.
Geology & Source: Apollo Beach in Hillsborough County draws from the Hillsborough County Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Hillsborough County, west-central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Hillsborough County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Hillsborough County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous limestone produces moderately hard water at 93.5 mg/L with TDS 216.1 mg/L.