DeLand Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.7 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
766.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.67
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 DeLand, your appliances are currently losing 34% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In DeLand | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -64% |
| Water Heater | 5.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -63% |
Regional Water Comparison
How DeLand compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ DeLand, Florida | 252 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Deltona, Florida | 277.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| DeBary, Florida | 255.5 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Sanford, Florida | 106 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Lake Mary, Florida | 326.5 mg/L | 12.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How DeLand compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ DeLand | 252 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes DeLand's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
DeLand, Florida, the Volusia County seat — a major central Florida St. Johns River Valley university city (DeLand is the Volusia County seat and one of the most charming small cities in Florida — home of Stetson University (the oldest private university in Florida, founded by John B. Stetson (the famous hat manufacturer) in 1883; Stetson is a distinguished liberal arts university in DeLand known for its law school and music programs); DeLand's downtown is considered one of Florida's best preserved historic downtowns — the historic brick streetscape of Woodland Boulevard has been recognized as one of the most charming commercial historic districts in Florida), a diverse Volusia County community with a significant African-American, retiree, and Stetson University academic and student population, adjacent to Orange City and Deltona in the west Volusia County corridor, and one of Florida's most celebrated small cities — draws its municipal water supply from the Upper Floridan Aquifer via the City of DeLand Water Division. Water hardness in DeLand measures 252 mg/L — classified as very hard.
DeLand's very hard supply reflects the Volusia County central Florida Floridan Aquifer's highly calcareous limestone karst character. The Upper Floridan Aquifer at DeLand–Volusia County draws from the Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous marine carbonate karst). City of DeLand applies limited softening, producing the very hard 252 mg/L.
At 252 mg/L, DeLand residents face significant hard water challenges. Regular water softeners and descaling are strongly recommended. City of DeLand Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Upper Floridan Aquifer via the City of DeLand Water Division — the Volusia County central Florida St. Johns River Valley DeLand corridor (Eocene calcareous Ocala Limestone and Oligocene calcareous Suwannee Limestone — the extremely calcareous central Florida Volusia County Floridan Aquifer karst; limited softening); very hard supply at 252 mg/L in Volusia County.