Cypress Lake Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.2 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
662.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.60
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 Cypress Lake, your appliances are currently losing 30% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Cypress Lake | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -75% |
| Washing Machine | 5.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -57% |
| Water Heater | 6.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -57% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Cypress Lake compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cypress Lake, Florida | 226.5 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Villas, Florida | 74 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Cape Coral, Florida | 216.5 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Iona, Florida | 168.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Fort Myers, Florida | 304.5 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Cypress Lake compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Cypress Lake | 226.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Cypress Lake's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Cypress Lake, Florida, in Lee County — a Lee County unincorporated community adjacent to Fort Myers and Cape Coral in southwest Florida — receives its water from Lee County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the southwest Florida distribution.
The very hard 226.5 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 662.2 mg/L reflect the Lee County Floridan Aquifer supply's very hard calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are both highly calcareous carbonate formations in deep southwest Florida karst terrain (compare Fort Myers FL: 224/656 in Lee County comparable; Cape Coral FL: 228/668 in Lee County comparable; Cypress Lake consistent very hard from the same Lee County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Lee County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene surficial sediment (insoluble — dilutant).
At 226.5 mg/L with TDS 662, Cypress Lake's water is very hard with elevated TDS — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking to improve taste. The PFAS level of 9.7 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Lee County southwest Florida industrial and military sources contribute to Cypress Lake's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Cypress Lake in Lee County draws from the Lee County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Lee County, southwest Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Lee County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Lee County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces very hard water at 226.5 mg/L with TDS 662.2 mg/L.