Kendall West Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~120–179 mg/L
Hardestimated · not lab-verified
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.009 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
1114.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.40
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 Kendall West, your appliances are currently losing 20% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Kendall West | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 9.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -20% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Kendall West compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Kendall West, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 12.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Kendale Lakes, Florida | 259 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| The Hammocks, Florida | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| The Crossings, Florida | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Tamiami, Florida | ≈ 180+ mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Kendall West compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Kendall West | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 151 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Scarsdale Top Rated | 0.02 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Kendall West's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Kendall West is served by the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department. The sole water source is groundwater from regional wells that feed the Hialeah, John E. Preston, and Alexander Orr water treatment plants, as well as the South Dade Water Supply System. These facilities serve unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County, including Kendall West and surrounding communities south of SW 264th Street. The Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department publishes annual water quality reports and Consumer Confidence Reports available on its official website for detailed compliance and contaminant data.
The water supply originates from the Biscayne and Floridian Aquifer systems, composed of Tertiary-age limestone and dolomite formations. The Ocala Limestone and related carbonate sequences dominate the geology of south-central Florida. These highly soluble rock formations naturally dissolve calcium and magnesium into groundwater as it percolates through the aquifer, resulting in a hard water supply. The limestone geology is the primary driver of elevated mineral content throughout the region, a characteristic shared across most of Miami-Dade County.
Kendall West residents receive hard water that causes scale buildup in appliances, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. Lime treatment at the Alexander Orr plant reduces hardness before distribution, but residual hardness remains sufficient to cause soap scum, reduced detergent effectiveness, and mineral deposits on fixtures and in appliances over time. A point-of-use or whole-house water softener is typically recommended to manage scale accumulation and extend appliance longevity. Miami-Dade County's treatment process includes lime softening, fluoridation, disinfection, and filtration; the 2024 Water Quality Report documents full compliance with EPA regulations for lead, copper, and other regulated substances.
Geology & Source: Biscayne Aquifer and Floridan Aquifer system, Miami-Dade County — Tertiary limestone and dolomite including Ocala Limestone; carbonate dissolution produces naturally hard groundwater in south-central Florida
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for Kendall West 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.