Pembroke Pines Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
670 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 Pembroke Pines, your appliances are currently losing 30% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pembroke Pines | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2.1 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -75% |
| Washing Machine | 5.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -58% |
| Water Heater | 6.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -57% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pembroke Pines compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pembroke Pines, Florida | 228.5 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Miramar, Florida | 132 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| West Park, Florida | 171.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| West Hollywood, Florida | 165 mg/L | 7.8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Norland, Florida | 279.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Pembroke Pines compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pembroke Pines | 228.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pembroke Pines's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pembroke Pines, Florida draws its municipal water supply from the City of Pembroke Pines Utility Services Division, sourcing groundwater from the Biscayne Aquifer through a network of production wells distributed across Broward County. The Biscayne Aquifer — Florida's primary drinking water resource for the southeast coast — is an exceptionally productive unconfined aquifer composed of porous limestone that provides virtually all municipal water to Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. Water is treated at Pembroke Pines' water treatment plant before distribution. Water hardness in Pembroke Pines reaches 228.5 mg/L — classified as hard.
Pembroke Pines' hard water supply is a product of the Biscayne Aquifer's limestone geology beneath Broward County. The aquifer consists primarily of Pleistocene Miami Limestone — an oolitic and reef-derived marine limestone formed from calcium carbonate sand — and the underlying Fort Thompson Formation, alternating layers of limestone and freshwater marl. As rainwater infiltrates through the thin, porous South Florida soils, it rapidly enters this limestone matrix and dissolves calcium carbonate along dissolution channels and vugs before reaching the water table. The suburban Broward location places Pembroke Pines slightly farther from the Everglades freshwater recharge compared with coastal cities, contributing to somewhat higher hardness than in some other Biscayne Aquifer communities.
At 228.5 mg/L, Pembroke Pines residents face significant scale challenges. Bathroom surfaces, tile, and chrome fittings accumulate calcium deposits quickly — regular cleaning with descaling products is essential to maintain appearance. Dishwashers consistently leave mineral film on glassware without rinse-aid, and water heaters need annual inspection for element scale. A whole-house water softener is widely recommended for Pembroke Pines homeowners to protect plumbing and extend appliance life throughout South Florida's hard-water environment.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Biscayne Aquifer — Pleistocene Miami Limestone and Fort Thompson Formation oolitic and reef limestone beneath Broward County — where rapid carbonate dissolution in the highly porous, shallow aquifer produces very hard supply at 228.5 mg/L.