Gladeview Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
316.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.34
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 Gladeview, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Gladeview | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -36% |
| Washing Machine | 8.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -26% |
| Water Heater | 10.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -30% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Gladeview compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gladeview, Florida | 128 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| West Little River, Florida | 168.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Brownsville, Florida | 127.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Allapattah, Florida | 318 mg/L | 12.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Pinewood, Florida | 280.5 mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Gladeview compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gladeview | 128 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Gladeview's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Gladeview, Florida, in Miami-Dade County — a Miami-Dade County unincorporated community adjacent to Hialeah and Miami Lakes in northwest Miami-Dade — receives its water from Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer through the southeast Florida metropolitan distribution.
The moderately hard 128 mg/L hardness and TDS of 316.1 mg/L reflect the Miami-Dade County Biscayne Aquifer supply's moderate calcareous character — the Pleistocene Miami Limestone and Holocene Fort Thompson Formation are calcareous carbonate formations in the shallow south Florida karst, and the Biscayne Aquifer is one of the most productive aquifer systems in the United States (compare Hialeah FL: 125/308 in Miami-Dade County comparable; Miami Lakes FL: 131/324 in Miami-Dade County comparable; Gladeview consistent moderate from the same Miami-Dade County Biscayne Aquifer Pleistocene calcareous supply). The Biscayne Aquifer — Pleistocene Miami Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Holocene Fort Thompson Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Anastasia Formation (calcareous — minor TDS).
At 128 mg/L with TDS 316, Gladeview's water is moderately hard — scale builds in appliances and fixtures over months. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Miami-Dade County southeast Florida industrial and military (former Homestead ARB) sources contribute to Gladeview's elevated PFAS readings. Review Miami-Dade Water and Sewer's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Gladeview in Miami-Dade County draws from the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer on the Biscayne Aquifer (Miami-Dade County, southeast Florida) — the Biscayne Aquifer at Miami-Dade County is developed in Pleistocene Miami Limestone (highly calcareous) and Holocene Fort Thompson Formation (calcareous) — Florida Miami-Dade County Biscayne Aquifer Pleistocene calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 128 mg/L with TDS 316.1 mg/L.