Maitland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

The City of Maitland (3 WPS) provides water to over 17,000 residents in this Central Florida community within Orange County. The utility sources its supply from the Floridan Aquifer System, serving the area around Lake Lily Park and downtown Maitland. Treatment processes ensure compliance with EPA legal minimums, earning an A in legal compliance. No specific treatment plant names are detailed in available reports, but the utility can be reached at 407-339-6216 at 1827 Fennell St, Maitland, FL 32751.

Maitland's water originates from the Floridan Aquifer, part of the broader St. Johns River Water Management District watershed, where rainfall recharges the system through karst topography. The geology features thick sequences of Paleogene limestone and dolomitic limestone, including the Avon Park Formation and Ocala Limestone from the Eocene and Oligocene periods, which naturally dissolve to mineralize the groundwater with calcium and magnesium ions, resulting in a hard supply with elevated dissolved solids.

At moderately hard to very hard levels typical of Florida groundwater, scale buildup affects water heaters, dishwashers, coffee makers, and faucets, leading to reduced efficiency and spotting on glassware. Regular vinegar descaling and rinse agents in dishwashers help, and a water softener is recommended to mitigate effects on laundry and bathing. Water quality testing shows a 90/100 quality score with no EPA violations; however, chlorate, hexavalent chromium, combined radium, and total trihalomethanes exceed health advocacy guidelines despite meeting legal limits, and independent analyses highlight gaps between legal limits and optimal health benchmarks.