Minneola Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
319.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.34
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 Minneola, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Minneola | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -38% |
| Washing Machine | 8.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -27% |
| Water Heater | 10.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -31% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Minneola compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Minneola, Florida | 129 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Clermont, Florida | 97 mg/L | 5.6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Groveland, Florida | 207 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Winter Garden, Florida | 237.5 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Horizon West, Florida | 140.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Minneola compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Minneola | 129 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Minneola's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Minneola, Florida, in Lake County — a Lake County city adjacent to Clermont and Groveland in the central Florida Lake Region — receives its water from the City of Minneola Water Department, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the central Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 129 mg/L hardness and TDS of 319.2 mg/L reflect the Lake County Floridan supply's moderate calcareous character — the Eocene Ocala Limestone is a highly calcareous marine formation in the Florida carbonate platform, while the Oligocene Suwannee Limestone contributes calcareous mineral content from its sandy limestone in the shallow Floridan zone (compare Clermont FL: 126/311 in Lake County comparable; Groveland FL: 131/328 in Lake County comparable; Minneola consistent moderate from the same Lake County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Lake County Floridan — Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Lake Region sand (insoluble — minimal dilution).
At 129 mg/L with TDS 319, Minneola's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of Minneola's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Minneola in Lake County draws from the Minneola Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Lake County, central Florida) — the Lake County Floridan draws from Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Lake County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 129 mg/L with TDS 319.2 mg/L.