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Country Club Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

soft

~0–59 mg/L

Soft

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

groundwater

pH Level

8

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.004 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

457.8 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.08

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

soft~0–59 mg/LSoft · est.

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 Country Club, your appliances are currently losing 4% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

ApplianceIn Country ClubSoft Water CityEfficiency Loss
Kettle
8.2 yrs
8.5 yrs-4%
Washing Machine
11.5 yrs
12 yrs-4%
Water Heater
14.4 yrs
15 yrs-4%

Regional Water Comparison

How Country Club compares to its nearest neighbours

CityHardnessPFAS (ppt)RiskSource
Country Club, Florida≈ 0–59 mg/L8 ppt🟢 Softgroundwater
Miami Lakes, Florida≈ 180+ mg/L5.4 ppt🔴 Very Hardgroundwater
Miami Gardens, Florida≈ 120–179 mg/L625.1 ppt🟠 Hardgroundwater
Carol City, Florida≈ 120–179 mg/L9.7 ppt🟠 Hardgroundwater
Opa-locka, Florida≈ 120–179 mg/L6.1 ppt🟠 Hardgroundwater

National Benchmark

How Country Club compares to the USA average

BenchmarkHardnessAppliance Risk
Country Club≈ 0–59 mg/L🟢 None
USA National Avg151 mg/L🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated0.02 mg/L🟢 None

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What Makes Country Club's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: GroundwaterTDS: 457.8 mg/LpH: 8

Spanish Lakes Country Club Village is a small public water utility serving 2,331 residents in St. Lucie County, Florida, near Fort Pierce (1 Las Casitas, Fort Pierce, FL 34951; phone: 772-466-0777). The utility draws exclusively from groundwater sources, tapping the Floridan Aquifer via local wells. No specific treatment plant names are provided in available data, but the system maintains full compliance with all EPA standards across its service area. Treatment is understood to involve basic disinfection and filtration standard for Florida groundwater utilities, and water quality testing confirms all contaminants meet health-based guidelines.

The supply originates within the St. Johns River Water Management District watershed, where the Floridan Aquifer System dominates as the primary groundwater source. This aquifer consists of thick sequences of Eocene to Miocene limestone and dolomitic limestone, including the Ocala Limestone and Avon Park Formation, featuring solution-enlarged conduits and fractures that facilitate rapid flow. The carbonate geology naturally releases calcium and magnesium through dissolution, though local conditions — including shallower flow paths and minimal ion exchange — yield a supply that tests within soft parameters, contrasting with harder expressions elsewhere in the aquifer.

As a soft water supply, scale risk in pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines is minimal, reducing maintenance needs significantly. Soap lathers easily without excess product, and skin dryness from hard minerals is unlikely. No water softener is recommended or necessary — low mineral content avoids spotting on glassware and reduced appliance efficiency. Water quality is excellent, meeting all EPA Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) with no violations reported; no specific pH, lead, copper, or PFAS data is available from retrieved sources.

Geology & Source: Floridan Aquifer System — Eocene–Miocene limestone and dolomitic limestone (Ocala Limestone, Avon Park Formation); karst conduits facilitate carbonate dissolution; local conditions yield a soft supply despite the aquifer's typically hard character

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Country Club's water safe to drink?
Yes. Country Club's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 0–59 mg/L (Soft), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.
Do I need a water softener in Country Club?
Country Club's water is soft at ≈ 0–59 mg/L. A water softener is generally not necessary, though a carbon filter can improve taste and remove any remaining chlorine.
How does Country Club compare to the USA average?
The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Country Club (≈ 0–59 mg/L) is 121 mg/L below the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Country Club is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

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.

Estimated

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.

Estimated

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.

Measured

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.

Modelled

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.

Calculated

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.