Edgewater Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~120–179 mg/L
Hardestimated · not lab-verified
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
305.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.40
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 Edgewater, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Edgewater | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Edgewater compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edgewater, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 0 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| New Smyrna Beach, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 0 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Port Orange, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 3.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| South Daytona, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Daytona Beach, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Edgewater compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edgewater | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Edgewater's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
The City of Edgewater (also referenced as EDGEWATER, CITY OF) serves approximately 24,003 residents in Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida. Water is sourced exclusively from groundwater via fourteen wells tapping into the Floridan Aquifer. No named treatment plants are specified, but the system applies a comprehensive treatment suite including aeration, chlorination, ammoniation, softening, pH adjustment, filtration, and phosphate-based corrosion inhibition to deliver safe drinking water. The utility is located at 104 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, FL 32132; phone 386-424-2490, emergency 386-427-3279.
The Floridan Aquifer is recharged by rainfall percolating through hundreds of feet of sand and rock in central and northern Florida, undergoing natural filtration before reaching aquifer depths. Key geological features are the Tertiary limestone formations of the Floridan Aquifer system — particularly the Ocala Limestone and Avon Park Formation — which impart a hard character through dissolution of carbonate minerals. This karst geology enhances permeability and naturally enriches groundwater with dissolved calcium and magnesium, contributing to a highly mineralised profile.
Hard water in Edgewater causes scale buildup on plumbing fixtures, coffee pots, dishes, and windows, reducing efficiency in water heaters, dishwashers, and laundry machines. Maintenance tips include using white distilled vinegar as a rinse agent in dishwashers, soaking faucets overnight, and running vinegar cycles through coffee makers. A water softener or whole-house ion-exchange system is recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report confirms compliance with all federal and state requirements; PFAS monitoring shows levels below EPA guidelines, no MCL violations or adverse health effects are noted, and reclaimed water is used non-potably with no documented health risks.
Geology & Source: Floridan Aquifer karst limestone system — Tertiary Ocala Limestone and Avon Park Formation; calcium carbonate dissolution through soluble karst rock produces characteristically hard water
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Edgewater is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.