Greenacres City Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
534.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.51
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 Greenacres City, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Greenacres City | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -62% |
| Washing Machine | 6.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -46% |
| Water Heater | 7.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -47% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Greenacres City compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Greenacres City, Florida | 193 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Lake Worth Corridor, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Palm Springs, Florida | 172.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Lake Worth Beach, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Boynton Beach, Florida | 87 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Greenacres City compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Greenacres City | 193 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Greenacres City's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Greenacres City, Florida, in Palm Beach County — a major Palm Beach County suburban community (Greenacres is a significant inner Palm Beach County suburban city in the Lake Worth–Wellington corridor — a primarily residential community in western Palm Beach County, adjacent to Lake Worth and Palm Springs), a diverse Palm Beach County community with a significant Haitian-American, Hispanic-American, and Caribbean-American population, home of a significant Central American immigrant community (Greenacres has one of the larger Central American populations in Palm Beach County), and a growing west Palm Beach County suburban corridor community — draws its municipal water supply from the Surficial Aquifer via the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. Water hardness in Greenacres measures 193 mg/L — classified as very hard.
Greenacres's very hard supply — high despite Palm Beach County's treatment — reflects the southeast Florida surficial aquifer's calcareous nature. The Anastasia Formation and Fort Thompson Formation at Greenacres–Palm Beach County (Pleistocene calcareous shell marl, coquina, and limestone — highly calcareous coastal plain aquifer). Palm Beach County Water Utilities applies lime softening treatment, but the naturally very hard aquifer produces the residual very hard 193 mg/L.
At 193 mg/L, Greenacres residents face significant hard water challenges. Regular water softeners and descaling are strongly recommended. PBCWUD consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Surficial Aquifer (Anastasia Formation) via the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department — the Palm Beach County southeast Florida Greenacres corridor (Pleistocene calcareous Anastasia Formation and Fort Thompson Formation — the highly calcareous southeast Florida coastal plain surficial aquifer; Palm Beach County PBCWUD treatment with lime softening); very hard supply at 193 mg/L in Palm Beach County.