Leisure City Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
6.4 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
260.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.29
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 Leisure City, your appliances are currently losing 15% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Leisure City | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -29% |
| Washing Machine | 9.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -21% |
| Water Heater | 11.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -25% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Leisure City compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Leisure City, Florida | 109.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Naranja, Florida | 230.5 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Princeton, Florida | 90 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Homestead, Florida | 92.5 mg/L | 5.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Florida City, Florida | 272 mg/L | 11.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Leisure City compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Leisure City | 109.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Leisure City's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Leisure City, Florida, in Miami-Dade County — a major south Miami community near Homestead (Leisure City is a significant Miami-Dade County unincorporated community — a south Miami community adjacent to Homestead and Florida City; Leisure City is part of the southernmost Miami-Dade County suburban corridor — the area between Cutler Bay and Homestead; the south Miami-Dade corridor including Leisure City, Naranja, and Princeton is one of the most rapidly growing and most economically diverse parts of Miami-Dade County; the area has significant agricultural heritage (south Miami-Dade County is one of the most productive agricultural counties in the eastern United States — the Homestead–Florida City–Leisure City agricultural corridor produces tomatoes, strawberries, avocados, and tropical fruits for the eastern US market)); Leisure City is adjacent to Homestead Air Reserve Base (a significant Air Force Reserve base that was rebuilt after being completely destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 — one of the most powerful hurricanes to strike the continental US in the 20th century; the Homestead–Leisure City area was ground zero for Hurricane Andrew's devastating impact), a diverse Miami-Dade County community with a primarily Hispanic-American, Haitian-American, and agricultural worker population — draws its municipal water supply from the Biscayne Aquifer via the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Water hardness in Leisure City measures 109.5 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Leisure City's moderate hardness reflects the south Florida Miami-Dade County Biscayne carbonate aquifer with effective softening. The Biscayne Aquifer draws from Pleistocene Miami Limestone (calcareous), and Miami-Dade Water treatment reduces the typical south Florida very hard hardness to the moderate 109.5 mg/L.
At 109.5 mg/L, Leisure City residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning is recommended. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Biscayne Aquifer via the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department — the Miami-Dade County south Miami Leisure City corridor (Pleistocene calcareous Miami Limestone — the calcareous-moderate south Florida Miami-Dade County Biscayne carbonate aquifer; effective softening); moderately hard supply at 109.5 mg/L in Miami-Dade County.