Buenaventura Lakes Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
375.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.39
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 Buenaventura Lakes, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Buenaventura Lakes | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -45% |
| Washing Machine | 8.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -32% |
| Water Heater | 9.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -35% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Buenaventura Lakes compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Buenaventura Lakes, Florida | 147 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Meadow Woods, Florida | 323 mg/L | 12.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Southchase, Florida | 258.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Kissimmee, Florida | 287 mg/L | 11.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Hunters Creek, Florida | 129.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Buenaventura Lakes compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Buenaventura Lakes | 147 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Buenaventura Lakes's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Buenaventura Lakes, Florida, in Osceola County — a major central Florida Hispanic-American Kissimmee area suburban community (Buenaventura Lakes is a significant Osceola County census-designated place — a Kissimmee area community adjacent to Kissimmee proper; Buenaventura Lakes is one of the most concentrated Puerto Rican-American communities in Florida (Buenaventura Lakes and the broader Kissimmee–Osceola County corridor have become one of the most important Puerto Rican-American communities in the continental United States; the Puerto Rican-American community in Osceola County and Kissimmee grew rapidly beginning in the 1980s and 1990s as Puerto Ricans relocated from New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico to the central Florida area; by 2020, Osceola County had one of the highest percentages of Puerto Rican-American residents of any county in the continental US; Buenaventura Lakes is at the heart of this community and its Spanish-language culture, media, and commercial life)); Buenaventura Lakes is part of the larger Kissimmee metropolitan community adjacent to Walt Disney World and the central Florida tourism corridor, a diverse Osceola County community with a primarily Puerto Rican-American, Cuban-American, and broader Hispanic-American population — draws its municipal water supply via the Toho Water Authority. Water hardness in Buenaventura Lakes measures 147 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Buenaventura Lakes's moderate hardness reflects the central Florida Osceola County Upper Floridan carbonate platform's calcareous character. The Upper Floridan Aquifer at Buenaventura Lakes draws from Eocene calcareous Ocala Limestone with effective treatment, producing the moderately hard 147 mg/L.
At 147 mg/L, Buenaventura Lakes residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning is recommended. Toho Water Authority consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Upper Floridan Aquifer via the Toho Water Authority — the Osceola County central Florida Kissimmee area Buenaventura Lakes corridor (Eocene calcareous Ocala Limestone — the calcareous central Florida Osceola County Upper Floridan carbonate platform; effective treatment); moderately hard supply at 147 mg/L in Osceola County.