Bayshore Gardens Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
458 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.46
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 Bayshore Gardens, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bayshore Gardens | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -54% |
| Washing Machine | 7.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -39% |
| Water Heater | 8.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -42% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bayshore Gardens compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bayshore Gardens, Florida | 171.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| South Bradenton, Florida | 237.5 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Bradenton, Florida | 90.5 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Palmetto, Florida | 177 mg/L | 8.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Sarasota, Florida | 110.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Bayshore Gardens compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bayshore Gardens | 171.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bayshore Gardens's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bayshore Gardens, Florida, in Manatee County — an unincorporated Manatee County community adjacent to Bradenton and Sarasota on Tampa Bay in southwest Florida — receives its municipal water from Manatee County Utilities, drawing from the Peace River (Desoto County) through the Peace River Regional Cooperative, or from local surficial aquifer sources (Manatee County, southwest Florida).
The hard 171.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 458 mg/L reflect the southwest Florida Peace River supply's calcareous Central Florida character. The Peace River drains the Central Florida Highlands — Eocene Ocala Limestone (high purity carbonate — the dominant Florida carbonate platform), Miocene Hawthorn Formation (calcareous marl and phosphatic sand — significant hardness contributor), and Pliocene Bone Valley Formation (phosphatic calcareous). The Eocene Ocala Limestone and Miocene Hawthorn calcareous loading produces the hard southwest Florida Peace River supply.
At 171.5 mg/L, Bayshore Gardens' water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 8.0 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — the Manatee County southwest Florida industrial corridor and the Peace River agricultural PFAS input from the Polk County phosphate mining region contribute to Bayshore Gardens' elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Bayshore Gardens in Manatee County draws from Manatee County Utilities on the Peace River or surficial aquifer (Manatee County, southwest Florida) — the Peace River drains the Central Florida Highlands (Eocene Ocala Limestone, Miocene Hawthorn Formation calcareous) — Florida Manatee County Peace River-Hawthorn Eocene-Miocene calcareous watershed produces hard water at 171.5 mg/L with TDS 458 mg/L in this Manatee County Florida community.