Lake Worth Corridor Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.2 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
158 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.19
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 Lake Worth Corridor, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lake Worth Corridor | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -15% |
| Washing Machine | 11 yrs | 12 yrs | -8% |
| Water Heater | 12.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -15% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lake Worth Corridor compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lake Worth Corridor, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Palm Springs, Florida | 172.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Greenacres City, Florida | 193 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Lake Worth Beach, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Boynton Beach, Florida | 87 mg/L | 5.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Lake Worth Corridor compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lake Worth Corridor | 71.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lake Worth Corridor's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lake Worth Corridor, Florida, in Palm Beach County — an unincorporated Palm Beach County community along the Lake Worth Lagoon and Military Trail corridor in central Palm Beach County, adjacent to Lake Worth Beach (City of Lake Worth) and the West Palm Beach metro southern edge — receives its municipal water from the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD), which draws from the Surficial Aquifer System (including the Biscayne Aquifer in southern Palm Beach County and the Hawthorn Group sand aquifer in central county zones) through the PBCWUD wellfield system.
The moderately soft 71.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 158 mg/L reflect the southern Palm Beach County supply's Biscayne Aquifer-Surficial Aquifer character — softer than the more carbonate-dominated Floridan Aquifer system used farther north in Florida. The Biscayne Aquifer in Palm Beach County (the northern extension of the Miami-Dade Biscayne system) accesses the Pleistocene Miami Limestone, Fort Thompson Formation, and Anastasia Formation — oolitic and calcareous limestone with high permeability. PBCWUD's treatment (including lime softening at some plants) moderates finished water hardness for the distribution system.
At 71.5 mg/L, Lake Worth Corridor's water is moderately soft — comfortable for household use. Scale forms slowly over many months, soap lathers well, and appliances operate efficiently. Semi-annual descaling is adequate. The PFAS level of 4.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Palm Beach County military aviation complex (Palm Beach County Landfill and Florida Power & Light industrial corridor), Wellington equestrian and aviation corridor, and the South Florida agricultural-military PFAS background all contribute to the Palm Beach County supply's PFAS reading.
Geology & Source: Lake Worth Corridor in Palm Beach County draws from the Palm Beach County Water Utilities on the Biscayne Aquifer (shallow) and the Surficial Aquifer System — the Biscayne Aquifer in Palm Beach County accesses Pleistocene oolitic limestone and shell-rich sediment of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge — Pleistocene oolitic limestone and marl aquifer produces moderately soft water at 71.5 mg/L with TDS 158 mg/L in this Palm Beach County Florida community.