Coconut Creek Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
253.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 Coconut Creek, your appliances are currently losing 14% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Coconut Creek | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -28% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 11.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -25% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Coconut Creek compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Coconut Creek, Florida | 107 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Margate, Florida | 271.5 mg/L | 11.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Pompano Beach, Florida | 316.5 mg/L | 12.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| North Lauderdale, Florida | 295 mg/L | 11.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Tamarac, Florida | 113 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately 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 | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Coconut Creek's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Coconut Creek, Florida, in north Broward County — a planned residential community known as 'The Butterfly Capital of the World' (headquarters of the Butterfly World attraction) with a substantial retirement and Israeli-American community — draws its municipal water supply from the Biscayne Aquifer via the City of Coconut Creek Utility Services, applying reverse osmosis (RO) membrane treatment and conventional treatment to the naturally hard Broward County aquifer. Water hardness in Coconut Creek measures 107 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Coconut Creek's moderate hardness — significantly below the raw Biscayne Aquifer (300–500 mg/L) but not as soft as some more aggressively RO-treated communities — reflects the City's particular RO blend ratio. The raw Biscayne Aquifer in north Broward County is very hard from the calcareous Fort Lauderdale Limestone and Anastasia Formation (Pleistocene carbonate formations). Coconut Creek Utility Services blends the zero-hardness RO permeate with conventionally treated bypass supply at a moderate ratio, achieving approximately 107 mg/L. This moderate hardness reflects a typical Broward County utility's RO program design.
At 107 mg/L, Coconut Creek residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Faucet aerators and showerheads develop deposits after several months — monthly cleaning with citric acid solution is practical maintenance. City of Coconut Creek Utility Services consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Biscayne Aquifer treated with reverse osmosis (RO) blending via the City of Coconut Creek Utility Services — the Broward County Biscayne Aquifer (Fort Lauderdale Limestone and Anastasia Formation); moderately hard supply at 107 mg/L — reflecting a moderate RO blend ratio in the central Broward County distribution.