Orange City Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
288.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.32
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 Orange City, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Orange City | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -33% |
| Washing Machine | 9.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -23% |
| Water Heater | 10.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -28% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Orange City compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Orange City, Florida | 119 mg/L | 6.3 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Deltona, Florida | 277.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| DeBary, Florida | 255.5 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| DeLand, Florida | 252 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Sanford, Florida | 106 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Orange City compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Orange City | 119 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Orange City's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Orange City, Florida, in Volusia County — a Volusia County city adjacent to DeLand and Deltona in northeast Florida — receives its water from the City of Orange City Utilities or Volusia County water, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the northeast Florida distribution.
The moderately hard 119 mg/L hardness and TDS of 288.9 mg/L reflect the Volusia County Floridan Aquifer supply's moderate calcareous character — the Eocene Ocala Limestone and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are highly calcareous formations in the northeast Florida karst belt, but the Orange City zone taps shallower Floridan zones with somewhat lower mineralization than deeper Hillsborough-Pinellas County wells (compare DeLand FL: 116/282 in Volusia County comparable; Deltona FL: 121/296 in Volusia County comparable; Orange City consistent moderate from the same Volusia County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Volusia County — Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Florida coastal plain sediment (insoluble — minor dilutant).
At 119 mg/L with TDS 289, Orange City's water is moderately hard — scale builds in appliances. Semi-annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.3 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review the City of Orange City Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Orange City in Volusia County draws from the Orange City Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Volusia County, northeast Florida) — the Volusia County Floridan draws from Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Volusia County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces moderately hard water at 119 mg/L with TDS 288.9 mg/L.