Homosassa Springs Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
220.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.25
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 Homosassa Springs, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Homosassa Springs | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -24% |
| Washing Machine | 10.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -16% |
| Water Heater | 11.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -21% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Homosassa Springs compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Homosassa Springs, Florida | 95 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Spring Hill, Florida | 282.5 mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| On Top of the World, Florida | 259 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Marion Oaks, Florida | 279.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Bayonet Point, Florida | 168.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Homosassa Springs compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Homosassa Springs | 95 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Homosassa Springs's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Homosassa Springs, Florida, in Citrus County — a Citrus County community adjacent to Crystal River and Inverness on the Gulf Coast in west-central Florida — receives its water from Citrus County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Citrus County) through the west-central Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 95 mg/L hardness and TDS of 220.2 mg/L are significantly softer than the central Florida Floridan Aquifer communities (Forest City: 287.5 mg/L; Longwood: 208.5 mg/L) — reflecting the Citrus County Gulf Coast position where the Eocene Ocala Limestone is the principal aquifer unit, shallower and less evaporitic than the deeper Avon Park Formation dominant in the central Florida plateau, and where the Suwannee River basin drains the more dilute north-central Florida geology. The Floridan Aquifer at Citrus County (shallow Ocala draw) — Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Eocene Avon Park Formation (evaporitic — minor at this shallow depth).
At 95 mg/L, Homosassa Springs' water is moderately hard — light scale forms slowly in appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need occasional cleaning. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Citrus County west-central Florida Gulf Coast corridor contribute to Homosassa Springs' readings.
Geology & Source: Homosassa Springs in Citrus County draws from the Citrus County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Citrus County, west-central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Citrus County is developed in Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous, relatively shallow) with lower evaporitic character — Florida Citrus County Floridan Aquifer Eocene Ocala calcareous produces moderately hard water at 95 mg/L with TDS 220.2 mg/L.