Goldenrod Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
359.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.38
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 Goldenrod, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Goldenrod | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -42% |
| Washing Machine | 8.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -31% |
| Water Heater | 9.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -34% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Goldenrod compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Goldenrod, Florida | 142 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Winter Park, Florida | 238.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Azalea Park, Florida | 124 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Maitland, Florida | 252.5 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Casselberry, Florida | 239.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Goldenrod compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Goldenrod | 142 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Goldenrod's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Goldenrod, Florida, in Seminole County — a Seminole County unincorporated community adjacent to Winter Park and Oviedo in the Orlando metropolitan area — receives its water from Seminole County Water and Sewer or a local utility, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the central Florida distribution.
The hard 142 mg/L hardness and TDS of 359.6 mg/L reflect the Seminole County Floridan Aquifer supply's hard calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are both moderately to highly calcareous carbonate formations that define Florida's karst aquifer (compare Winter Park FL: 140/355 in Orange County comparable; Oviedo FL: 144/362 in Seminole County comparable; Goldenrod consistent hard from the same Seminole County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Seminole County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene surficial sand (insoluble — dilutant).
At 142 mg/L with TDS 360, Goldenrod's water is hard — scale builds in appliances and fixtures over time. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Seminole County central Florida military (former Orlando Naval Training Center) and industrial sources contribute to Goldenrod's elevated readings. Review the utility's annual water quality report for the latest contaminant data.
Geology & Source: Goldenrod in Seminole County draws from the Seminole County Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Seminole County, central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Seminole County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Seminole County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 142 mg/L with TDS 359.6 mg/L.