Lakewood Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.7 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
181.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.21
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 Lakewood Park, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Lakewood Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -19% |
| Washing Machine | 10.6 yrs | 12 yrs | -12% |
| Water Heater | 12.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -17% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Lakewood Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lakewood Park, Florida | 80.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Florida Ridge, Florida | 277.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Vero Beach South, Florida | 319 mg/L | 12.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Vero Beach, Florida | 281.5 mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Fort Pierce, Florida | 307 mg/L | 12.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Lakewood Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Lakewood Park | 80.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Lakewood Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Lakewood Park, Florida, in Saint Lucie County — a Saint Lucie County unincorporated community adjacent to Fort Pierce and Port Saint Lucie on Florida's Treasure Coast — receives its water from the Saint Lucie County Utilities Department, drawing from the surficial aquifer through the southeast Florida distribution.
The soft 80.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 181.1 mg/L are notably softer than typical Florida coastal groundwater — the Saint Lucie County surficial aquifer taps Pleistocene limestone and Pliocene Tamiami Formation with lower calcareous content than the deeper Floridan Aquifer, producing soft to moderately soft coastal water (compare Fort Pierce FL: 78/175 in Saint Lucie County comparable; Port Saint Lucie FL: 82/187 in Saint Lucie County comparable; Lakewood Park consistent soft from the same Saint Lucie County surficial aquifer Pleistocene supply). The Saint Lucie surficial aquifer — Pleistocene surficial limestone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pliocene Tamiami Formation (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene coastal sediment (insoluble — minimal TDS).
At 80.5 mg/L with TDS 181, Lakewood Park's water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.1 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review Saint Lucie County Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Lakewood Park in Saint Lucie County draws from the Saint Lucie Utilities on the surficial aquifer (Saint Lucie County, southeast Florida) — the Saint Lucie aquifer draws from Pleistocene surficial limestone (slightly calcareous) and Pliocene Tamiami Formation (slightly calcareous) — Florida Saint Lucie County surficial aquifer Pleistocene supply produces soft water at 80.5 mg/L with TDS 181.1 mg/L.