How does Holiday's water compare to the national average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Holiday (≈ 180+ mg/L) is 189 mg/L harder than average.

Holiday Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

very hard

180+ mg/L

Very Hard

estimated · not lab-verified

Source

groundwater

pH Level

7.4

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.001 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

164.2 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

$0.91

energy & soap waste

Source: See methodology section below · Updated 2026

very hard180+ mg/LVery Hard · est.

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 Holiday, your appliances are currently losing 45% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

Appliance	In Holiday	Soft Water City	Efficiency Loss
Kettle	4.7 yrs	8.5 yrs	-45%
Washing Machine	6.6 yrs	12 yrs	-45%
Water Heater	8.3 yrs	15 yrs	-45%

Regional Water Comparison

How Holiday compares to its nearest neighbours

City	Hardness	PFAS (ppt)	Risk	Source
▶ Holiday, Florida	≈ 180+ mg/L	1499.7 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	groundwater
Elfers, Florida	≈ 180+ mg/L	6.9 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	groundwater
Tarpon Springs, Florida	≈ 0–60 mg/L	351.8 ppt	🟢 Soft	groundwater
Trinity, Florida	≈ 180+ mg/L	4.9 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	groundwater
New Port Richey, Florida	≈ 180+ mg/L	0 ppt	🔴 Very Hard	reservoir

National Benchmark

How Holiday compares to the USA average

Benchmark	Hardness	Appliance Risk
▶ Holiday	≈ 180+ mg/L	🔴 High
USA National Avg	151 mg/L	🟠 Moderate
Scarsdale Top Rated	0.02 mg/L	🟢 None

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What Makes Holiday's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: GroundwaterTDS: 164.2 mg/LpH: 7.4

Holiday, Florida is served by water systems in Pasco County, drawing from the Floridan aquifer system that underlies the region. The utility provides service to this unincorporated community in west-central Florida. Specific treatment plant names and exact service boundaries require consultation of the local utility's official records. Residents seeking detailed service information should contact their local water utility or Pasco County directly for current supply and treatment documentation.

The Holiday area sits atop the Floridan aquifer, one of the world's most productive groundwater systems. Water moves through Quaternary-age sand and shell layers before entering Tertiary-age limestone formations (Eocene and Oligocene epochs). This carbonate-rich geology naturally produces mineralized water with elevated dissolved solids. The Floridan aquifer's composition — primarily limestone and dolomite — dissolves readily, releasing high concentrations of calcium and magnesium ions into the supply.

Water in the Holiday area is very hard, which means scale buildup on fixtures, reduced soap lather, and significant impacts on water heaters and appliances are common. Residents may benefit from point-of-use softening for laundry and dishwashing, or whole-home ion-exchange treatment. Regular descaling of coffee makers and faucets is recommended. No specific water quality data for Holiday's system was located in current public records; residents should contact their local utility or Pasco County for the most recent Consumer Confidence Report detailing pH, lead/copper compliance, and detected contaminants.

Geology & Source: Pasco County overlies Floridan aquifer; water percolates through Quaternary sand and shell deposits into Tertiary limestone (Eocene-Oligocene); carbonate geology — limestone and dolomite — releases high calcium and magnesium, producing very hard

Other Florida Water Reports

Elfers

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

Tarpon Springs

≈ 0–60 mg/L

🟢 Soft

Trinity

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

New Port Richey

≈ 180+ mg/L

🔴 Very Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holiday's water safe to drink?

Yes. Holiday's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is ≈ 180+ mg/L (Very Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.

Do I need a water softener in Holiday?

At ≈ 180+ mg/L (Very Hard), Holiday's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 45%.

How does Holiday compare to the USA average?

The USA national average is 151 mg/L. Holiday (≈ 180+ mg/L) is 189 mg/L above the national average. The softest major city is Scarsdale at just 0.02 mg/L.

Data Sources & Methodology

Water quality data for Holiday is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.

Estimated

Water Hardness

Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.

Estimated

Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.

Estimated

TDS — Total Dissolved Solids

Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.

Measured

PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.

Modelled

Lead

Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

Calculated

Appliance Lifespan

Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.