Fruitville Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
178.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.21
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 Fruitville, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fruitville | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -18% |
| Washing Machine | 10.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -11% |
| Water Heater | 12.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -17% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fruitville compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fruitville, Florida | 79.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Sarasota Springs, Florida | 112.5 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Sarasota, Florida | 110.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Bayshore Gardens, Florida | 171.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| South Bradenton, Florida | 237.5 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Fruitville compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fruitville | 79.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fruitville's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fruitville, Florida, in Sarasota County — a Sarasota County community adjacent to Sarasota and North Sarasota in west-central Florida — receives its water from Sarasota County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Sarasota County) through the west-central Florida distribution.
The moderately soft 79.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 178.5 mg/L reflect the west-central Florida Sarasota County Floridan supply's relatively soft character — the shallower Eocene Ocala Limestone draw at Sarasota County produces moderately soft water in contrast to the deeper and harder Floridan draws of the Gulf Coast communities (compare Palmetto FL: 177 mg/L; Bellair-Meadowbrook FL: 290.5 mg/L). The Floridan Aquifer at Sarasota County — Eocene Ocala Limestone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Quaternary surficial sand aquifer (insoluble — dilutant), and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (slightly calcareous — minor contributor from deeper zones).
At 79.5 mg/L, Fruitville's water is moderately soft — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers remain efficient, and no softening is needed. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Sarasota County west-central Florida agricultural-industrial corridor contribute to Fruitville's readings.
Geology & Source: Fruitville in Sarasota County draws from the Sarasota County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Sarasota County, west-central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Sarasota County is developed in the shallower Eocene Ocala Limestone (slightly calcareous) and surficial Quaternary sand aquifer (insoluble) — Florida Sarasota County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Quaternary slightly calcareous aquifer produces moderately soft water at 79.5 mg/L with TDS 178.5 mg/L.