Gonzalez Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.4 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
364.5 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 Gonzalez, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Gonzalez | 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 Gonzalez compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gonzalez, Florida | 143.5 mg/L | 7.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Cantonment, Florida | 216 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Ensley, Florida | 153 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Ferry Pass, Florida | 206 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Bellview, Florida | 207.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Gonzalez compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Gonzalez | 143.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Gonzalez's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Gonzalez, Florida, in Escambia County — an Escambia County community adjacent to Pensacola and Ferry Pass in northwest Florida — receives its water from the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Escambia County) through the northwest Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 143.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 364.5 mg/L reflect the northwest Florida Escambia County Floridan Aquifer supply's moderate calcareous character — slightly harder than the central Florida shallow Floridan communities (Citrus Ridge: 77.5 mg/L) due to the northwest Florida Floridan draw's deeper and more calcareous Eocene Avon Park-Oligocene Suwannee zone. The Floridan Aquifer at Escambia County — Eocene Avon Park Limestone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary sand aquifer (insoluble — dilutant).
At 143.5 mg/L, Gonzalez'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 7.1 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Naval Air Station Pensacola (Escambia County — AFFF) is a primary contributor to Gonzalez's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Gonzalez in Escambia County draws from the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority on the Floridan Aquifer (Escambia County, northwest Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Escambia County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Limestone (slightly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (slightly calcareous) — Florida Escambia County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous aquifer produces moderately hard water at 143.5 mg/L with TDS 364.5 mg/L.