Conway Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
342.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.36
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 Conway, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Conway | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -40% |
| Washing Machine | 8.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -29% |
| Water Heater | 10.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Conway compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Conway, Florida | 136.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Azalea Park, Florida | 124 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Orlando, Florida | 128.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Winter Park, Florida | 238.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Oak Ridge, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Conway compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Conway | 136.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Conway's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Conway, Florida, in Orange County — an Orange County community adjacent to Orlando and Pine Castle in the east Orlando metro — receives its water from Orange County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County) through the central Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 136.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 342.3 mg/L reflect the central Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer supply's moderate calcareous character — consistent with central Florida communities on the Floridan Aquifer (Forest City FL: 210 mg/L; Mount Dora FL: 179 mg/L; Conway somewhat softer reflecting the northeast Orange County aquifer draw position with slightly different aquifer depth). The Floridan Aquifer at Orange County — Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Eocene Avon Park Limestone (highly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Pleistocene surficial sand (insoluble — minor dilutant).
At 136.5 mg/L, Conway's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Orange County central Florida industrial-Orlando corridor contribute to Conway's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Conway in Orange County draws from the Orange County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County, central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Orange County is developed in Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous) and Eocene Avon Park Limestone (highly calcareous) — Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous aquifer produces moderately hard water at 136.5 mg/L with TDS 342.3 mg/L.