Elfers Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
345.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.37
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 Elfers, your appliances are currently losing 18% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Elfers | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -40% |
| Washing Machine | 8.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -29% |
| Water Heater | 10.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Elfers compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Elfers, Florida | 137.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| New Port Richey, Florida | 259.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Holiday, Florida | 74 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Tarpon Springs, Florida | 125 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Jasmine Estates, Florida | 198.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Elfers compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Elfers | 137.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Elfers's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Elfers, Florida, in Pasco County — an unincorporated Pasco County community adjacent to Holiday and New Port Richey in the north Tampa Bay metro — receives its water from Pasco County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Pasco County) through the north Tampa Bay metro distribution.
The moderately hard 137.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 345.5 mg/L reflect the west-central Florida Pasco County Floridan Aquifer's moderate calcareous character — consistent with other Pasco County north Tampa Bay communities (Holiday: ~137 mg/L; New Port Richey: ~138 mg/L). The Floridan Aquifer at Pasco County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous).
At 137.5 mg/L, Elfers' water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.9 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — MacDill Air Force Base (Hillsborough County — AFFF) and the Tampa Bay metro industrial corridor contribute to Elfers' elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Elfers in Pasco County draws from the Pasco County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Pasco County, west-central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Pasco County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Pasco County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous limestone produces moderately hard water at 137.5 mg/L with TDS 345.5 mg/L.