Holly Hill Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
177.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.21
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 Holly Hill, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Holly Hill | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -18% |
| Washing Machine | 10.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -11% |
| Water Heater | 12.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -17% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Holly Hill compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Holly Hill, Florida | 79 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Daytona Beach, Florida | 250 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Ormond Beach, Florida | 131.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| South Daytona, Florida | 241.5 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Port Orange, Florida | 71 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Holly Hill compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Holly Hill | 79 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Holly Hill's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Holly Hill, Florida, in Volusia County — a Volusia County city adjacent to Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach on Florida's north Atlantic coast — receives its water from the City of Holly Hill or Volusia County Water, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the north coastal Florida distribution.
The soft 79 mg/L hardness and TDS of 177.1 mg/L are notably low for a Floridan Aquifer supply — the upper Eocene Ocala Limestone at Volusia County is less intensely karstified than areas to the south and west, and a freshwater mixing zone with the underlying Cretaceous section helps dilute the mineral content (compare Ormond Beach FL: 76/170 in Volusia County comparable; South Daytona FL: 82/184 in Volusia County comparable; Holly Hill consistent moderate from the same Volusia County Floridan Aquifer Eocene supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Volusia County — Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene surficial sand (insoluble — dilutant).
At 79 mg/L with TDS 177, Holly Hill's water is soft — minimal scale buildup, appliances last well with standard care. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.0 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review the utility's annual water quality report for the latest contaminant monitoring data.
Geology & Source: Holly Hill in Volusia County draws from the Holly Hill Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Volusia County, north coastal Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Volusia County is developed in Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (slightly calcareous) — Florida Volusia County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces soft water at 79 mg/L with TDS 177.1 mg/L.