Hudson Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.1 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
294.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.32
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 Hudson, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Hudson | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -34% |
| Washing Machine | 9.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -24% |
| Water Heater | 10.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -28% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Hudson compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hudson, Florida | 121 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Bayonet Point, Florida | 168.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Jasmine Estates, Florida | 198.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| New Port Richey East, Florida | 85 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| New Port Richey, Florida | 259.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Hudson compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hudson | 121 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Hudson's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Hudson, Florida, in Pasco County — a Pasco County unincorporated community adjacent to New Port Richey on the Gulf Coast in west-central Florida — receives its water from the Pasco County Water, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Pasco County) through the west-central Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 121 mg/L hardness and TDS of 294.9 mg/L are softer than typical deep Floridan communities — reflecting Hudson's west-central Florida Pasco County position where the upper Floridan is accessed at shallower depths with less calcareous contact (compare New Port Richey FL: 127/318 in Pasco County comparable; Hudson slightly softer from the coastal Gulf position). The Floridan Aquifer at Pasco County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary surficial sand aquifer (insoluble — dilutant).
At 121 mg/L with TDS 295, Hudson's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.4 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Pasco County west-central Florida industrial corridor contribute to Hudson's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Hudson in Pasco County is served by Pasco County Water drawing from the Floridan Aquifer — the Pasco County aquifer includes Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — FL Pasco County Floridan Aquifer Eocene supply produces moderately hard water at 121 mg/L with TDS 294.9 mg/L.