Citrus Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~120–179 mg/L
Hardestimated · not lab-verified
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
172 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.40
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 Citrus Park, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Citrus Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Citrus Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Citrus Park, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Westchase, Florida | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Carrollwood Village, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Greater Northdale, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Northdale, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Citrus Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Citrus Park | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Citrus Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Citrus Park, Florida is served by Hillsborough County's water system in partnership with Tampa Bay Water, the region's wholesale water supplier. The utility draws water from multiple sources including the Hillsborough River, the Floridan Aquifer, and desalinated seawater. Water is treated at regional treatment plants before distribution to the service area. Hillsborough County maintains a Water Quality Hotline at (813) 264-3835 and publishes annual water quality reports through their official website. Residents can also call (813) 246-3146 for Consumer Confidence Report requests.
The Citrus Park area's water supply originates from the Floridan Aquifer, a vast karst aquifer system underlying central Florida composed of highly soluble limestone and dolomite formations. As groundwater percolates through these carbonate rock layers, it dissolves significant quantities of calcium and magnesium minerals. This geological setting is responsible for the characteristically hard water supply throughout the region, with mineral content reflecting the aquifer's limestone-rich composition.
Citrus Park's hard water supply creates typical scale buildup issues in household appliances, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. Residents commonly experience cloudy dishes, reduced soap effectiveness, and mineral deposits on faucets and showerheads. A water softener is recommended for laundry and dishwashing applications, or a whole-house ion-exchange system for comprehensive treatment. Home hardness test kits are available from local hardware stores, and professional testing can be arranged through Hillsborough County's Water Quality line. The water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards, monitored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Hillsborough County.
Geology & Source: Floridan Aquifer — karst system of limestone and dolomite; carbonate rocks dissolve in slightly acidic groundwater releasing high calcium and magnesium concentrations; central Florida limestone-dominated hydrogeology produces hard water
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Citrus Park is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
Water Hardness
Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
TDS — Total Dissolved Solids
Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.
PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.
Lead
Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Appliance Lifespan
Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.