North Andrews Gardens Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
16.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
898.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.75
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 North Andrews Gardens, your appliances are currently losing 38% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In North Andrews Gardens | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -74% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How North Andrews Gardens compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Andrews Gardens, Florida | 282.5 mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Oakland Park, Florida | 77 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Wilton Manors, Florida | 231 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Pompano Beach, Florida | 316.5 mg/L | 12.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Sunrise, Florida | 79.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How North Andrews Gardens compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Andrews Gardens | 282.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes North Andrews Gardens's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
North Andrews Gardens, Florida, in Broward County — a Broward County unincorporated community adjacent to Oakland Park and Pompano Beach in the north Fort Lauderdale area — receives its water from the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer through the southeast Florida distribution.
The very hard 282.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 898.9 mg/L reflect the Broward County supply's very hard south Florida Biscayne Aquifer character — the Pleistocene Miami Limestone and Fort Thompson Formation are highly calcareous formations in the southeast Florida carbonate platform; the Biscayne Aquifer at Broward County concentrates very high dissolved mineral content from the Miami Limestone and underlying carbonate platform geology (compare Oakland Park FL: 278/889 in Broward County comparable; Pompano Beach FL: 286/909 in Broward County comparable; North Andrews Gardens consistent very hard from the same Broward County Biscayne Aquifer Pleistocene calcareous supply). The Biscayne Aquifer — Pleistocene Miami Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pleistocene Fort Thompson Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary southeast Florida carbonate platform (calcareous — TDS contributor).
At 282.5 mg/L with TDS 899, North Andrews Gardens' water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 11.4 ppt is very elevated — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: North Andrews Gardens in Broward County draws from the Broward County Water on the Biscayne Aquifer (Broward County, southeast Florida) — the southeast Florida karst at Broward County draws from Pleistocene Miami Limestone (highly calcareous) and Pleistocene Fort Thompson Formation (calcareous) — Florida Broward County Biscayne Aquifer Pleistocene calcareous supply produces very hard water at 282.5 mg/L with TDS 898.9 mg/L.