Azalea Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.2 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
304 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Azalea Park, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Azalea Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Azalea Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Azalea Park, Florida | 124 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Conway, Florida | 136.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Winter Park, Florida | 238.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Orlando, Florida | 128.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Alafaya, Florida | 171 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Azalea Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Azalea Park | 124 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Azalea Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Azalea Park, Florida, in Orange County — an Orange County unincorporated community adjacent to Orlando and Winter Park in central Florida — receives its water from the Orange County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County) through the central Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 124 mg/L hardness and TDS of 304 mg/L reflect the central Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer supply's moderate calcareous character — softer than the coastal and north-central Florida Floridan communities (On Top of the World FL: 259/796; South Daytona FL: 241.5/723) because the Orange County Orlando metro Floridan draw intersects a shallower, more diluted zone of the Eocene Ocala Limestone. The Floridan Aquifer at Orange County — Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (highly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Pliocene Hawthorn Group (calcareous — minor dilutant).
At 124 mg/L with TDS 304, Azalea Park'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 6.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Orange County central Florida urban-industrial corridor contribute to Azalea Park's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Azalea Park in Orange County draws from the Orange County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County, central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Orange County is developed in Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (highly calcareous) — Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous Orlando metro supply produces moderately hard water at 124 mg/L with TDS 304 mg/L.