Kendale Lakes Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
15.1 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
796.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.69
energy & soap waste
Source: See methodology section below · 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 Kendale Lakes, your appliances are currently losing 35% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Kendale Lakes | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 7.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -35% |
| Water Heater | 9.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -35% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Kendale Lakes compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Kendale Lakes, Florida | 259 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Kendall West, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 12.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| The Crossings, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Westwood Lake, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 8.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Tamiami, Florida | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Kendale Lakes compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Kendale Lakes | 259 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Kendale Lakes's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Kendale Lakes is a Census Designated Place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Water service is provided by Miami-Dade County's Water and Sewer Department, which draws groundwater from wells feeding regional treatment plants including the Hialeah, John E. Preston, and Alexander Orr facilities, as well as the South Dade Water Supply System. No utility-specific website or dedicated water system for Kendale Lakes alone was identified in current public records. Specific water quality data is available through Miami-Dade County's annual Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report.
Kendale Lakes sits within the Biscayne Aquifer system, which underlies much of southeastern Florida. The aquifer is composed of Quaternary-age limestone and sand deposits, underlain by Tertiary limestone formations of Miocene age. Groundwater naturally contains elevated concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium due to the high solubility of these limestone formations, and the Biscayne Aquifer is known throughout Miami-Dade County to produce hard water supplies.
Residents in this area may experience scale buildup in appliances such as water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines, along with reduced soap effectiveness and staining on fixtures. A point-of-use or whole-house water softener may be beneficial depending on local hardness levels and household preferences. Miami-Dade County's Water and Sewer Department treats all supplied water to meet federal and state standards, including pathogen removal, disinfection, and hardness reduction where feasible. pH, lead/copper compliance, and PFAS testing results are published in Miami-Dade County's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Miami-Dade County Biscayne Aquifer; Quaternary limestone and sand over Miocene-age Tertiary limestone — high calcium/magnesium dissolution from limestone yields naturally hard groundwater
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Kendale Lakes is derived from geographic and geological modelling of the surrounding region. No federal monitoring station data was available for this location.
Water Hardness
Modelled estimate based on state-level USGS geological survey data for this region. No direct USGS Water Quality Portal measurement was matched to this city — the value reflects a statistical range calibrated to the state's dominant rock types and typical source water characteristics.
pH
Estimated from regional geology and source water characteristics. pH is correlated with water hardness and local bedrock — values may differ from utility-reported figures.
TDS — Total Dissolved Solids
Estimated using a derived ratio from water hardness and regional conductance profiles. TDS in natural water correlates strongly with total mineral content including hardness ions.
PFAS — Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
EPA UCMR5 (5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 2023–2025) — sum of PFAS compounds detected at the public water system serving this city. A value of 0 indicates the system was sampled with no detection above reporting limits.
Lead
Modelled estimate based on the EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile tap-sample methodology. No publicly available per-city lead dataset with sufficient national coverage exists. Values are a conservative baseline derived from city population tier and infrastructure age — all estimates are maintained below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Appliance Lifespan
Calculated from water hardness using a linear degradation model. Baseline lifespans represent soft-water performance (kettle: 8.5 yrs, washing machine: 12.0 yrs, water heater: 15.0 yrs). Hard water mineral scale progressively reduces operational life in direct proportion to hardness concentration.