Edgewater Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
305.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Edgewater, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Edgewater | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Edgewater compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edgewater, Florida | 124.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| New Smyrna Beach, Florida | 264 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Port Orange, Florida | 71 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| South Daytona, Florida | 241.5 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Daytona Beach, Florida | 250 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Edgewater compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edgewater | 124.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Edgewater's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Edgewater, Florida, in Volusia County — a Volusia County city on the west bank of the Indian River Lagoon (Intracoastal Waterway) south of New Smyrna Beach, in the east-central Florida coastal corridor between Daytona Beach and Cape Canaveral — receives its municipal water from Edgewater City Utilities, which draws from the Upper Floridan Aquifer through production wells in the Volusia County karst plain. Edgewater's water supply reflects the east-central Florida Floridan Aquifer character.
The moderately hard 124.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 305.3 mg/L reflect the Volusia County Floridan Aquifer's character — in the moderate range for central Florida Floridan production, softer than the deep confined Panhandle Floridan (Fort Walton Beach 309.5 mg/L) but within the typical unconfined to semi-confined Eocene limestone range. The Upper Floridan Aquifer beneath Volusia County accesses the Eocene Ocala Limestone and the Middle Eocene Avon Park Formation — the two principal carbonate units of the Floridan system in east-central Florida. The Ocala Limestone's chalky, bioclastic carbonate and the Avon Park's dolomitic carbonate contribute moderate calcium and magnesium to the Edgewater supply. The east-central Florida location, with active Floridan recharge from the Osceola and Orange County lake districts to the west, maintains moderately hard but relatively fresh conditions in the Volusia County Floridan wells.
At 124.5 mg/L, Edgewater's water is moderately hard — consistent with the central Florida Floridan supply profile. Scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling of heating appliances is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.5 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Kennedy Space Center / Cape Canaveral AFFF PFAS complex to the south, Volusia County's suburban development corridor, and the east-central Florida military and aerospace industrial PFAS background all contribute to Edgewater's supply profile.
Geology & Source: Edgewater in Volusia County draws from the Edgewater City Utilities treating the Upper Floridan Aquifer — the Floridan Aquifer beneath Volusia County accesses the Eocene Ocala Limestone and Avon Park Formation carbonate system of the east-central Florida karst plain — Eocene limestone aquifer circulation produces moderately hard water at 124.5 mg/L with TDS 305 mg/L in this Volusia County Indian River Lagoon community.