Doctor Phillips Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
17.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
978.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.80
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 Doctor Phillips, your appliances are currently losing 40% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Doctor Phillips | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Doctor Phillips compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Doctor Phillips, Florida | 300 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Oak Ridge, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Lake Butler, Florida | 307 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Hunters Creek, Florida | 129.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Pine Hills, Florida | 260.5 mg/L | 10.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Doctor Phillips compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Doctor Phillips | 300 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Doctor Phillips's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Doctor Phillips, Florida, in Orange County — an Orange County unincorporated community adjacent to Orlando and Windermere in the Orlando metro — receives its water from Orange County Utilities, drawing from the deep Floridan Aquifer System through the central Florida distribution.
The extremely hard 300 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 978.6 mg/L reflect the Orange County deep Floridan supply's extreme calcareous-evaporitic character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation is a highly calcareous dolomite, while the Cretaceous Oldsmar Formation contains gypsum and anhydrite evaporite beds; deep Orange County wells penetrate these formations to produce extremely mineralized water (compare Orlando FL: 293/954 in Orange County comparable; Windermere FL: 306/1002 in Orange County comparable; Doctor Phillips consistent extremely hard from the same Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene evaporitic supply). The Orange County deep Floridan — Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous Oldsmar Formation (evaporitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Central Florida sand plain (insoluble — minimal dilution).
At 300 mg/L with TDS 979, Doctor Phillips' water is extremely hard — a whole-house water softener is essential. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking due to very high TDS. The PFAS level of 12.0 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review Orange County Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Doctor Phillips in Orange County draws from the Orange County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County, central Florida) — the Orange County deep Floridan draws from Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous) and Cretaceous Oldsmar Formation (evaporitic) — Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene evaporitic supply produces extremely hard water at 300 mg/L with TDS 978.6 mg/L.