Lady Lake Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
17.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
983.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.80
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 Lady Lake, your appliances are currently losing 40% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lady Lake | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lady Lake compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lady Lake, Florida | 301 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| The Villages, Florida | 157.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Leesburg, Florida | 106.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Tavares, Florida | 125.5 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Eustis, Florida | 164.5 mg/L | 7.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Lady Lake compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lady Lake | 301 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lady Lake's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lady Lake, Florida, in Lake County — a Lake County town adjacent to The Villages and Fruitland Park in central Florida — receives its water from the Lady Lake Water Division, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Lake County) through the central Florida distribution.
The extremely hard 301 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 983.3 mg/L reflect the central Florida Floridan Aquifer's deeply concentrated calcareous character — The Villages metro area of Lake County is one of the hardest groundwater zones in all of Florida. The Floridan Aquifer at Lake County is developed in Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous — primary hardness contributor, the dominant central Florida Floridan formation), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous, slightly dolomitic — TDS contributor). The deeply cavernous Eocene-Oligocene Floridan Aquifer at the central Florida position produces the extremely hard and high-TDS supply.
At 301 mg/L with TDS 983, Lady Lake's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential, and a reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking water. Scale accumulates very rapidly on all surfaces and appliance lifespans are extremely shortened without treatment. The PFAS level of 12.0 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis filter — MacDill Air Force Base (Hillsborough County — AFFF) and the central Florida Lake County PFAS industrial corridor contribute to Lady Lake's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Lady Lake in Lake County draws from the Lady Lake Water Division on the Floridan Aquifer (Lake County, central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Lake County is highly concentrated by Eocene Ocala Limestone (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Lake County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous limestone produces extremely hard water at 301 mg/L with TDS 983.3 mg/L.