Hunters Creek Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
320.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.35
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 Hunters Creek, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Hunters Creek | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -38% |
| Washing Machine | 8.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -27% |
| Water Heater | 10.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -31% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Hunters Creek compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hunters Creek, Florida | 129.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Southchase, Florida | 258.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Kissimmee, Florida | 287 mg/L | 11.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Meadow Woods, Florida | 323 mg/L | 12.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Buenaventura Lakes, Florida | 147 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Hunters Creek compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hunters Creek | 129.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Hunters Creek's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Hunters Creek, Florida, in Orange County — an Orange County community adjacent to Kissimmee and Meadow Woods in the south Orlando metro — receives its water from Orange County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County) through the central Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 129.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 320.5 mg/L reflect the central Florida Floridan Aquifer's moderate calcareous character at the Orange County south Orlando position — consistent with other Orange County Floridan communities (Lady Lake: 108.5 mg/L; Niceville: 272.5 mg/L is further north in the deeper Floridan zone). The Floridan Aquifer at Orange County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous).
At 129.5 mg/L, Hunters Creek's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Orlando International Airport (Orange County — AFFF) and the central Florida Orlando metro industrial corridor contribute to Hunters Creek's readings.
Geology & Source: Hunters Creek in Orange County draws from the Orange County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County, central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Orange County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous limestone produces moderately hard water at 129.5 mg/L with TDS 320.5 mg/L.