Atlantic Beach Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
271.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.30
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 Atlantic Beach, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Atlantic Beach | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -31% |
| Washing Machine | 9.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -22% |
| Water Heater | 11.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -26% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Atlantic Beach compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Atlantic Beach, Florida | 113 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Jacksonville Beach, Florida | 190.5 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida | 321 mg/L | 12.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Palm Valley, Florida | 174 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Jacksonville, Florida | 190.5 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Atlantic Beach compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Atlantic Beach | 113 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Atlantic Beach's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Atlantic Beach, Florida, in Duval County — a Duval County city adjacent to Jacksonville and Neptune Beach on the northeast Florida coast — receives its water from the City of Atlantic Beach Water, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Duval County) through the northeast Florida coast distribution.
The moderately hard 113 mg/L hardness and TDS of 271.3 mg/L reflect the northeast Florida Duval County Floridan Aquifer supply's moderate calcareous character — somewhat softer than the deeper Floridan draws of the Clay County communities (compare Bellair-Meadowbrook FL: 290.5 mg/L) due to the northeast Florida coast draw's position in the shallower Eocene-Oligocene Floridan zone. The Floridan Aquifer at Duval County — Eocene Avon Park Limestone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Ocala Limestone (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary surficial sand aquifer (insoluble — dilutant).
At 113 mg/L, Atlantic Beach's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Naval Air Station Jacksonville (Duval County — AFFF) is a primary contributor to Atlantic Beach's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Atlantic Beach in Duval County draws from the City of Atlantic Beach Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Duval County, northeast Florida coast) — the Floridan Aquifer at Duval County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Limestone (slightly calcareous) and Oligocene Ocala Limestone (slightly calcareous) — Florida Duval County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous aquifer produces moderately hard water at 113 mg/L with TDS 271.3 mg/L.