Coconut Creek Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
370 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 Coconut Creek, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Coconut Creek | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -14% |
| Washing Machine | 10.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -14% |
| Water Heater | 12.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -14% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Coconut Creek compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Coconut Creek, Florida | 107 mg/L | 154.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Margate, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 136.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Pompano Beach, Florida | ≈ 0–60 mg/L | 140.5 ppt | 🟢 Soft | groundwater |
| North Lauderdale, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 72 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| North Andrews Gardens, Florida | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Coconut Creek compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Coconut Creek | 107 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Coconut Creek's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
The City of Coconut Creek Utilities & Engineering Department provides drinking water to approximately 59,009 residents in Coconut Creek, Florida, within Broward County. Water is purchased from Broward County and sourced from wells drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer. It is treated at Broward County's District 2A Water Treatment Plant, where raw groundwater undergoes hardness reduction, filtration, chloramine disinfection, and fluoride addition before distribution. The system complies with state and federal standards, with independent lab testing for contaminants and hydrant flushing maintaining distribution quality and addressing discoloration without health risks.
The Biscayne Aquifer serves as the primary groundwater source for South Florida, spanning Broward County and adjacent areas including Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. The aquifer consists of Pleistocene limestone formations including the Miami Limestone (also referred to as Miami Oolite) and the Fort Thompson Formation, characterized by high porosity and karst features that facilitate rapid mineral dissolution. This geology produces a hard supply rich in calcium and magnesium as precipitation infiltrates quickly through the fractured carbonate bedrock.
Hard water in Coconut Creek causes scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines, reducing efficiency and lifespan while increasing energy costs. A water softener is recommended to prevent limescale accumulation, improve soap efficiency, and extend plumbing longevity, especially in households with noticeable spotting on fixtures or dry skin from bathing. Treatment includes hardness reduction and fluoridation for dental health; potential legacy pollutants including 2,4-D, vanadium, and atrazine from agricultural runoff are regulated and monitored. pH and corrosion control support lead and copper compliance; no specific PFAS data noted in available reports.
Geology & Source: Biscayne Aquifer; Pleistocene Miami Limestone and Fort Thompson Formation — karstic carbonate rocks dissolve calcium and magnesium rapidly, producing hard groundwater across Broward County's coastal plain
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Coconut Creek 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.