Cocoa Beach Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.2 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
249.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.28
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 Cocoa Beach, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cocoa Beach | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -28% |
| Washing Machine | 9.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -19% |
| Water Heater | 11.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -24% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cocoa Beach compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cocoa Beach, Florida | 105.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Merritt Island, Florida | 80.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Rockledge, Florida | 192 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Viera East, Florida | 141.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Satellite Beach, Florida | 115 mg/L | 6.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Cocoa Beach compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cocoa Beach | 105.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cocoa Beach's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cocoa Beach, Florida, in Brevard County — a Brevard County city adjacent to Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island on Florida's Space Coast — receives its water from the City of Cocoa Beach Water Department, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the east-central Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 105.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 249.7 mg/L reflect the Brevard County Floridan Aquifer supply's moderate calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Oligocene Crystal River Formation are calcareous carbonate formations, but the barrier island coastal location limits the extreme hardness seen in deeper south Florida zones (compare Cape Canaveral FL: 103/244 in Brevard County comparable; Merritt Island FL: 108/255 in Brevard County comparable; Cocoa Beach consistent moderate from the same Brevard County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Brevard County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Crystal River Formation (highly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene barrier island sand (insoluble — dilutant).
At 105.5 mg/L with TDS 250, Cocoa Beach's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and former military activities on the Space Coast contribute to Cocoa Beach's elevated PFAS readings. Review the city's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Cocoa Beach in Brevard County draws from the City of Cocoa Beach Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Brevard County, east-central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer drains Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Crystal River Formation (highly calcareous) — Florida Brevard County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 105.5 mg/L with TDS 249.7 mg/L.