New Port Richey East Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
192.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.23
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 New Port Richey East, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In New Port Richey East | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -20% |
| Washing Machine | 10.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -13% |
| Water Heater | 12.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -19% |
Regional Water Comparison
How New Port Richey East compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ New Port Richey East, Florida | 85 mg/L | 5.2 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| New Port Richey, Florida | 259.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Jasmine Estates, Florida | 198.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Elfers, Florida | 137.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Bayonet Point, Florida | 168.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How New Port Richey East compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ New Port Richey East | 85 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes New Port Richey East's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
New Port Richey East, Florida, in Pasco County — a Pasco County community adjacent to New Port Richey and Port Richey on the Gulf Coast of west-central Florida — receives its water from the Pasco County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer through the west-central Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 85 mg/L hardness and TDS of 192.9 mg/L reflect the Pasco County supply's moderate Floridan Aquifer character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are calcareous formations in the west-central Florida karst platform; the Floridan Aquifer at Pasco County produces moderately hard water at the Gulf Coast margin, softer than the deeper interior Floridan zones (compare New Port Richey FL: 82/186 in Pasco County comparable; Port Richey FL: 87/199 in Pasco County comparable; New Port Richey East consistent moderate from the same Pasco County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Pasco County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary west-central Florida sand (insoluble — minimal dilution).
At 85 mg/L with TDS 193, New Port Richey East's water is moderately hard — mild scale buildup. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the Pasco County Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: New Port Richey East in Pasco County draws from the Pasco County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Pasco County, west-central Florida) — the west-central Florida karst at Pasco County draws from Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Pasco County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 85 mg/L with TDS 192.9 mg/L.