Hollywood Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

The City of Hollywood Department of Public Utilities supplies drinking water to Hollywood, Florida, in Broward County. Water is sourced from groundwater wells tapping the Biscayne and Floridan Aquifers and treated at the City's Water Treatment Plant, where lime softening and other processes remove contaminants. Broward County Water and Wastewater Services references Hollywood's supply in its systems 3A and 3B/C. The utility serves Hollywood and surrounding areas, producing safe tap water tested over 30,000 times annually, meeting federal, state, and local standards.

The Biscayne Aquifer underlies Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, recharged by local rainfall percolating through sandy soils into the karst limestone of the Miami Limestone and Fort Thompson Formation from the Pleistocene. The Floridan Aquifer, deeper and more extensive, spans much of Florida and Georgia, with water moving through cavernous layers of the Suwannee Limestone and Avon Park Formation from the Oligocene. This carbonate geology imparts a hard character as calcium carbonate and dolomite dissolve into the groundwater, elevating dissolved mineral content.

Hard water in Hollywood leads to scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines, reducing efficiency and lifespan. White deposits on fixtures and spots on glassware are common effects. Regular descaling of appliances and cleaning of aerators helps; a water softener is recommended to prevent mineral accumulation, extend equipment life, and improve soap efficiency. The City meets or exceeds lead and copper standards, as confirmed in annual Consumer Confidence Reports. Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) from chlorine disinfection reacting with organic matter are within legal limits. Treatment includes lime softening with ferric chloride, filtration, and disinfection.