North Palm Beach Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
17.4 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.008 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
971.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.80
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 Palm Beach, your appliances are currently losing 40% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In North Palm Beach | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How North Palm Beach compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Palm Beach, Florida | 298.5 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Riviera Beach, Florida | 173.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | 166 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| West Palm Beach, Florida | 170.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Jupiter, Florida | 249.5 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How North Palm Beach compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ North Palm Beach | 298.5 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 Palm Beach's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
North Palm Beach, Florida, in Palm Beach County — a Palm Beach County village adjacent to Palm Beach Gardens and Riviera Beach on the southeast Florida coast — receives its water from Palm Beach County Water Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the southeast Florida distribution.
The very hard 298.5 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 971.6 mg/L reflect the Palm Beach County Floridan Aquifer supply's very hard calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Pleistocene Anastasia Formation are both highly calcareous carbonate formations producing some of Florida's hardest groundwater (compare Kings Point FL: 282/896.8 in Palm Beach County comparable; Palm Beach Gardens FL: 295/965 in Palm Beach County comparable; North Palm Beach consistent very hard from the same Palm Beach County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Palm Beach County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pleistocene Anastasia Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene surficial sand (slightly calcareous — minor TDS).
At 298.5 mg/L with TDS 972, North Palm Beach's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. A reverse osmosis system is strongly recommended for drinking to reduce TDS. The PFAS level of 11.9 ppt is very high — a certified drinking water filter is strongly recommended — southeast Florida military and industrial sources contribute to North Palm Beach's very elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: North Palm Beach in Palm Beach County draws from Palm Beach County Water Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Palm Beach County, southeast Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Palm Beach County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous) and Pleistocene Anastasia Formation (calcareous) — Florida Palm Beach County Floridan Aquifer Eocene supply produces very hard water at 298.5 mg/L with TDS 971.6 mg/L.