Maitland Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.8 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
768.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.67
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 Maitland, your appliances are currently losing 34% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Maitland | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -64% |
| Water Heater | 5.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -63% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Maitland compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Maitland, Florida | 252.5 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Altamonte Springs, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Winter Park, Florida | 238.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Casselberry, Florida | 239.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Longwood, Florida | 208.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Maitland compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Maitland | 252.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Maitland's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Maitland, Florida, in Orange County — an Orange County city adjacent to Winter Park and Orlando in the north Orlando metro — receives its municipal water from Orange County Utilities or City of Maitland utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer through production wells in Orange County.
The extremely hard 252.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 768.7 mg/L reflect the central Florida Floridan Aquifer's intense carbonate character — comparable to other central Florida aquifer supplies (Apopka FL, Winter Park FL: typically 230-270 mg/L). The Floridan Aquifer in Orange County is developed in the Eocene Avon Park Formation (dolomitic limestone — high dissolved calcium-magnesium), the Eocene Ocala Limestone (high-purity carbonate platform), and the Eocene Oldsmar Formation (dolomite). The Central Florida Floridan Aquifer produces extremely hard water across all Orange County communities.
At 252.5 mg/L with TDS 769, Maitland's water is extremely hard. A water softener is essential. Scale builds immediately on all surfaces, appliance lifespans are severely shortened, and water heaters require annual maintenance without softening. The PFAS level of 10.5 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — McCoy Air Force Base (Orange County — historic AFFF site, now Orlando International Airport, one of the major Orange County PFAS sources), the Orange County suburban-industrial corridor, and the central Florida PFAS background contribute to Maitland's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Maitland in Orange County draws from Orange County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County, central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer in Orange County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation and Eocene Ocala Limestone (high-purity carbonate platform, central Florida) — Florida Orange County Eocene Floridan Aquifer carbonate produces extremely hard water at 252.5 mg/L with very high TDS 768.7 mg/L in this Orange County Florida city.