Naranja Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
678.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.61
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 Naranja, your appliances are currently losing 31% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Naranja | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -76% |
| Washing Machine | 5.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -58% |
| Water Heater | 6.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -57% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Naranja compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Naranja, Florida | 230.5 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Leisure City, Florida | 109.5 mg/L | 6 ppt | 🟡 Moderately 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 |
| South Miami Heights, Florida | 248 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Naranja compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Naranja | 230.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Naranja's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Naranja, Florida, in Miami-Dade County — a Miami-Dade County community adjacent to Homestead and Cutler Bay in south Miami-Dade — receives its water from the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer (Miami-Dade County) through the south Florida distribution.
The very hard 230.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 678.1 mg/L reflect the south Miami-Dade County Biscayne Aquifer supply's very hard calcareous character — driven by the Pleistocene Miami Limestone and Fort Thompson Formation that form the shallow Biscayne karst aquifer, with elevated TDS from the coastal saltwater intrusion gradient at the south Miami-Dade County position near the Everglades. The Biscayne Aquifer at Miami-Dade County — Pleistocene Miami Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pleistocene Fort Thompson Formation (highly calcareous — secondary contributor), and coastal Quaternary mixing zone (chloride — major TDS contributor).
At 230.5 mg/L with TDS 678, Naranja's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended to prevent rapid scale buildup in appliances. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 9.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Homestead Air Reserve Base (Miami-Dade County — AFFF) and the south Miami-Dade industrial corridor contribute to Naranja's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Naranja in Miami-Dade County draws from the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department on Biscayne Aquifer (Miami-Dade County, south Florida) — the Biscayne Aquifer at Miami-Dade County is developed in Pleistocene Miami Limestone (highly calcareous) and Pleistocene Fort Thompson Formation (highly calcareous) — Florida Miami-Dade County Biscayne Aquifer Pleistocene calcareous aquifer produces very hard water at 230.5 mg/L with TDS 678.1 mg/L.