Groveland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12.1 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
586.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.55
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 Groveland, your appliances are currently losing 28% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Groveland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -67% |
| Washing Machine | 5.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -51% |
| Water Heater | 7.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -51% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Groveland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Groveland, Florida | 207 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Clermont, Florida | 97 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Minneola, Florida | 129 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Leesburg, Florida | 106.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Horizon West, Florida | 140.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Groveland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Groveland | 207 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Groveland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Groveland, Florida, in Lake County — a Lake County city adjacent to Clermont and Minneola in the Chain of Lakes region of central Florida — receives its water from the City of Groveland Water Department, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the central Florida distribution.
The hard 207 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 586.4 mg/L reflect the Lake County Floridan Aquifer supply's hard calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Ocala Limestone are highly calcareous carbonate formations in the central Florida karst, and the elevated TDS reflects the deep carbonate dissolution characteristic of the central Florida sinkhole lake belt (compare Clermont FL: 203/576 in Lake County comparable; Minneola FL: 210/596 in Lake County comparable; Groveland consistent hard from the same Lake County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Lake County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene surficial sand (insoluble — minor dilutant).
At 207 mg/L with TDS 586, Groveland's water is hard with elevated TDS — scale builds notably in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.1 ppt is elevated — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is recommended — the Lake County central Florida former military and phosphate mining corridor contributes to Groveland's elevated readings. Review the city's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Groveland in Lake County draws from the City of Groveland Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Lake County, central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Lake County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous) and Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Lake County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 207 mg/L with TDS 586.4 mg/L.