Pinewood Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
16.4 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
890.3 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 Pinewood, your appliances are currently losing 37% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Pinewood | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -73% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Pinewood compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pinewood, Florida | 280.5 mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| West Little River, Florida | 168.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| North Miami, Florida | 296 mg/L | 11.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Golden Glades, Florida | 139 mg/L | 6.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Opa-locka, Florida | 114 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Pinewood compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Pinewood | 280.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Pinewood's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Pinewood, Florida, in Miami-Dade County — an unincorporated Miami-Dade County community adjacent to North Miami Beach and Opa-locka in the north Miami metro — receives its municipal water from Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD), drawing from a deeper production zone that may include the Upper Floridan Aquifer or a more mineralized portion of the Biscayne/Floridan aquifer transition zone at this location.
The very hard 280.5 mg/L hardness and very high TDS of 890.3 mg/L are dramatically harder than the typical Miami-Dade Biscayne Aquifer readings (Opa-locka: 114 mg/L; Glenvar Heights: 131.5 mg/L), indicating this specific Pinewood supply draws from a much deeper and more mineralized source. The Upper Floridan Aquifer at north Miami-Dade is developed in Eocene Avon Park dolomite (moderately calcareous), Eocene Ocala Limestone, and Paleocene Cedar Keys Formation (evaporitic dolomite-anhydrite — major TDS contributor). The deep Paleocene evaporitic component dramatically elevates both hardness and TDS.
At 280.5 mg/L with TDS 890, Pinewood's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended. Scale builds rapidly and water heaters should be descaled annually. The PFAS level of 11.4 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Opa-locka Executive Airport (AFFF — directly adjacent), the Miami-Dade north metro industrial corridor, and the south Florida military PFAS complex contribute to Pinewood's very elevated readings.
Geology & Source: Pinewood in Miami-Dade County draws from Miami-Dade Water and Sewer on the Upper Floridan Aquifer (Miami-Dade County, north Miami) — the Upper Floridan is developed in Eocene Avon Park dolomite and Paleocene Cedar Keys Formation (evaporitic carbonate — highly mineralized) — Florida Miami-Dade County Upper Floridan deep evaporitic aquifer produces very hard water at 280.5 mg/L with TDS 890.3 mg/L in this Miami-Dade County Florida community.