Englewood Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.8 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
387.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.40
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 Englewood, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Englewood | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -46% |
| Washing Machine | 8 yrs | 12 yrs | -33% |
| Water Heater | 9.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -36% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Englewood compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Englewood, Florida | 150.5 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| South Venice, Florida | 258 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| North Port, Florida | 300.5 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Venice, Florida | 278.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Port Charlotte, Florida | 328 mg/L | 12.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Englewood compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Englewood | 150.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Englewood's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Englewood, Florida, in Sarasota County — a Sarasota County unincorporated community adjacent to Venice and North Port on the southwest Florida Gulf Coast — receives its water from Sarasota County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Sarasota County) through the southwest Florida water treatment system.
The moderately hard 150.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 387.2 mg/L (elevated TDS relative to hardness — reflecting the coastal Floridan Aquifer's slight marine saline influence at the southwest Gulf Coast position) reflect the southwest Florida Sarasota County Floridan Aquifer character. The Floridan Aquifer at Sarasota County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous), and Miocene Hawthorn Group (phosphatic, slightly calcareous — TDS contributor). The coastal Floridan Aquifer at the Gulf margin produces the moderately hard southwest Florida supply.
At 150.5 mg/L, Englewood's 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 7.3 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Venice Municipal Airport (AFFF), MacDill Air Force Base (Hillsborough County — AFFF), and the southwest Florida Gulf Coast PFAS background from the aviation industrial corridor contribute to Englewood's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Englewood in Sarasota County draws from the Sarasota County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Sarasota County, southwest Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Sarasota County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous limestone) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Sarasota County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous limestone produces moderately hard water at 150.5 mg/L with TDS 387.2 mg/L.