Jensen Beach Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
12 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
580.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.55
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 Jensen Beach, your appliances are currently losing 27% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Jensen Beach | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -67% |
| Washing Machine | 6 yrs | 12 yrs | -50% |
| Water Heater | 7.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -51% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Jensen Beach compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Jensen Beach, Florida | 205.5 mg/L | 9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Stuart, Florida | 319 mg/L | 12.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Palm City, Florida | 167.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Port Salerno, Florida | 73 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Port Saint Lucie, Florida | 72.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Jensen Beach compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Jensen Beach | 205.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Jensen Beach's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Jensen Beach, Florida, in Martin County — a Martin County unincorporated community adjacent to Stuart and Palm City on Florida's Treasure Coast — receives its water from Martin County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the southeast Florida distribution.
The hard 205.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 580.8 mg/L reflect the Martin County Floridan Aquifer supply's hard calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are both highly calcareous carbonate formations in the deep south Florida karst, and the elevated TDS reflects the deeper saline zone mixing common in southeast Florida coastal aquifer systems (compare Stuart FL: 202/572 in Martin County comparable; Palm City FL: 208/588 in Martin County comparable; Jensen Beach consistent hard from the same Martin County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Martin County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene surficial sediment (insoluble — minor dilutant).
At 205.5 mg/L with TDS 581, Jensen Beach's water is hard with elevated TDS — scale builds notably in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 9.0 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Martin County southeast Florida military (former NAS Banana River) and industrial sources contribute to Jensen Beach's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Jensen Beach in Martin County draws from the Martin County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Martin County, southeast Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Martin County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Martin County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 205.5 mg/L with TDS 580.8 mg/L.