Pine Castle Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
15 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
785.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.68
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 Pine Castle, your appliances are currently losing 34% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pine Castle | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -66% |
| Water Heater | 5.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -65% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pine Castle compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pine Castle, Florida | 256.5 mg/L | 10.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Conway, Florida | 136.5 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Oak Ridge, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Orlando, Florida | 128.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Southchase, Florida | 258.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Pine Castle compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pine Castle | 256.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pine Castle's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pine Castle, Florida, in Orange County — an Orange County unincorporated community adjacent to Orlando and Pine Hills near Orlando International Airport — receives its water from Orange County Utilities, drawing from the deep Floridan Aquifer System through the central Florida distribution.
The very hard 256.5 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 785.3 mg/L reflect the Orange County deep Floridan supply's very hard calcareous-evaporitic character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation is a highly calcareous dolomite, while the Cretaceous Oldsmar Formation contains gypsum and anhydrite evaporite beds that concentrate dissolved minerals in the deep Orange County wells (compare Orlando FL: 253/777 in Orange County comparable; Pine Hills FL: 259/794 in Orange County comparable; Pine Castle consistent very hard from the same Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene evaporitic supply). The Orange County deep Floridan — Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Cretaceous Oldsmar Formation (evaporitic — secondary contributor), and Quaternary Central Florida sand plain (insoluble — minimal dilution).
At 256.5 mg/L with TDS 785, Pine Castle's water is very hard — a water softener is strongly recommended to protect plumbing and appliances. The PFAS level of 10.6 ppt is very high — a certified filter with PFAS removal is strongly recommended. Review Orange County Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Pine Castle in Orange County draws from the Orange County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Orange County, central Florida) — the Orange County deep Floridan draws from Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous) and Cretaceous Oldsmar Formation (evaporitic) — Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer Eocene evaporitic supply produces very hard water at 256.5 mg/L with TDS 785.3 mg/L.