Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
17 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
934.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.77
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 Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, your appliances are currently losing 39% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, Florida | 290.5 mg/L | 11.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Lakeside, Florida | 75.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Fleming Island, Florida | 264 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Oakleaf Plantation, Florida | 141.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Fruit Cove, Florida | 78.5 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | 290.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, Florida, in Clay County — a Clay County community adjacent to Orange Park and Jacksonville in northeast Florida — receives its water from the Clay County Utility Authority, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Clay County) through the northeast Florida distribution.
The extremely hard 290.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 934.9 mg/L place Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace among the hardest and most mineral-rich water cities in this dataset — reflecting Clay County's Floridan Aquifer position in the northeast Florida coastal zone where Eocene Avon Park Limestone and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone produce extreme carbonate dissolution, elevated by coastal zone saltwater intrusion contributions to TDS. The Floridan Aquifer at Clay County — Eocene Avon Park Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (highly calcareous — secondary contributor), and coastal Quaternary mixing zone (chloride — major TDS contributor).
At 290.5 mg/L with TDS 935, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential to prevent severe scale damage. A reverse osmosis system is required for drinking water. The PFAS level of 11.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Naval Air Station Jacksonville (Duval County — AFFF, adjacent) is a primary contributor to the area's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace in Clay County draws from the Clay County Utility Authority on the Floridan Aquifer (Clay County, northeast Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Clay County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Limestone (highly calcareous) with coastal saltwater intrusion in the Oligocene Suwannee Limestone — Florida Clay County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous aquifer produces extremely hard water at 290.5 mg/L with TDS 934.9 mg/L.