Boca Del Mar Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
18.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1069.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.85
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 Boca Del Mar, your appliances are currently losing 43% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Boca Del Mar | 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 Boca Del Mar compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Boca Del Mar, Florida | 319 mg/L | 12.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Sandalfoot Cove, Florida | 305 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Deerfield Beach, Florida | 270 mg/L | 11 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Boca Raton, Florida | 320.5 mg/L | 12.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Parkland, Florida | 197 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Boca Del Mar compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Boca Del Mar | 319 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Boca Del Mar's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Boca Del Mar, Florida, in Palm Beach County in the southern Palm Beach metro area adjacent to Boca Raton, receives its municipal water from Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD), drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer through well fields in the western Palm Beach County area. PBCWUD treats Biscayne Aquifer water at the Glades Road and Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plants, applying lime softening and reverse osmosis treatment before distribution throughout the southern Palm Beach County service area. Despite treatment, Boca Del Mar receives one of the hardest finished water supplies in the Florida dataset.
The very hard 319 mg/L hardness and extreme TDS of 1,069.2 mg/L reflect the southern Palm Beach County Biscayne Aquifer's particularly mineral-rich character. The Biscayne Aquifer throughout South Florida is composed of Miami Limestone and Fort Thompson Formation Pleistocene carbonates — highly porous and permeable ancient coral reef and marine carbonate deposits that dissolve readily. In southern Palm Beach County and northern Broward County, the aquifer zone becomes progressively thinner and more influenced by coastal marine mineral intrusion, and reduced natural recharge from the Everglades system allows mineral concentrations to rise. The TDS of 1,069 mg/L is among the highest in the Palm Beach County dataset.
At 319 mg/L and TDS over 1,000 mg/L, Boca Del Mar residents face very hard water impacting all home systems. Scale forms immediately on all surfaces, dishwashers cannot produce acceptable glassware without softener treatment, and bathroom glass and tile develop heavy calcium crust. The extremely high mineral taste in unfiltered tap water is a daily reality. A whole-house water softener and under-sink reverse osmosis system are both recommended for Boca Del Mar homeowners. The PFAS level of 12.6 ppt — the highest in this batch — further underscores the need for comprehensive certified drinking water treatment.
Geology & Source: Boca Del Mar in Palm Beach County draws from the Biscayne Aquifer via Palm Beach County Water Utilities — the southern Palm Beach County Biscayne Aquifer is composed of Miami Limestone and Fort Thompson Formation Pleistocene marine carbonates — intense coastal limestone dissolution combined with reduced freshwater recharge near the lower county produces very hard water at 319 mg/L and TDS 1,069 mg/L.