Mango Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
15.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
811.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.70
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 Mango, your appliances are currently losing 35% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Mango | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -68% |
| Water Heater | 5.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -66% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Mango compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Mango, Florida | 262.5 mg/L | 10.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Brandon, Florida | 95.5 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| East Lake-Orient Park, Florida | 265.5 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Valrico, Florida | 272.5 mg/L | 11.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Thonotosassa, Florida | 166.5 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Mango compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Mango | 262.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Mango's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Mango, Florida, in Hillsborough County — a Hillsborough County unincorporated community adjacent to Seffner and Brandon in the east Tampa metro area — receives its water from Hillsborough County Water Resources, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the west-central Florida distribution.
The very hard 262.5 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 811.1 mg/L reflect the Hillsborough County deep Floridan Aquifer supply's very hard calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are highly calcareous carbonate formations in the Tampa area karst belt (compare Seffner FL: 256/792 in Hillsborough County comparable; Brandon FL: 268/828 in Hillsborough County comparable; Mango consistent very hard from the same Hillsborough County Floridan Aquifer Eocene supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Hillsborough County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Gulf Coast sediment (insoluble — minor dilutant).
At 262.5 mg/L with TDS 811, Mango's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. A reverse osmosis system is recommended for drinking. The PFAS level of 10.8 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended — the Hillsborough County Tampa Bay area military (MacDill AFB) and industrial legacy contributes to Mango's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Mango in Hillsborough County draws from the Hillsborough County Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Hillsborough County, west-central Florida) — the Floridan at Hillsborough County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Hillsborough County Floridan Aquifer Eocene supply produces very hard water at 262.5 mg/L with TDS 811.1 mg/L.