Fairview Shores Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
491.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.48
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 Fairview Shores, your appliances are currently losing 24% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fairview Shores | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -58% |
| Washing Machine | 6.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -43% |
| Water Heater | 8.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -44% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fairview Shores compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairview Shores, Florida | 181 mg/L | 8.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Maitland, Florida | 252.5 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Orlando, Florida | 128.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Winter Park, Florida | 238.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Lockhart, Florida | 184 mg/L | 8.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Fairview Shores compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fairview Shores | 181 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fairview Shores's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fairview Shores, Florida, in Orange County — an Orange County unincorporated community adjacent to Winter Park and Maitland in north Orlando — receives its water from Orange County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer through the central Florida distribution.
The hard 181 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 491.3 mg/L reflect the Orange County supply's hard Floridan Aquifer character — the Eocene Ocala Limestone and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are highly calcareous formations in the central Florida karst platform; the Floridan Aquifer at Orange County produces hard, high-TDS water throughout the Orlando metropolitan area (compare Winter Park FL: 177/481 in Orange County comparable; Maitland FL: 184/501 in Orange County comparable; Fairview Shores consistent hard from the same Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Orange County — Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Central Florida sand (insoluble — minimal dilution).
At 181 mg/L with TDS 491, Fairview Shores' water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.3 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review Orange County Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Fairview Shores in Orange County draws from the Orange County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County, central Florida) — the central Florida karst at Orange County draws from Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 181 mg/L with TDS 491.3 mg/L.