Punta Gorda Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
5.9 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
235.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.27
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 Punta Gorda, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Punta Gorda | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -26% |
| Washing Machine | 9.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -17% |
| Water Heater | 11.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -23% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Punta Gorda compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Punta Gorda, Florida | 100.5 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Punta Gorda Isles, Florida | 101 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Port Charlotte, Florida | 328 mg/L | 12.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| North Port, Florida | 300.5 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Englewood, Florida | 150.5 mg/L | 7.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Punta Gorda compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Punta Gorda | 100.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Punta Gorda's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Punta Gorda, Florida, in Charlotte County — the Charlotte County seat adjacent to Port Charlotte on Charlotte Harbor at the mouth of the Peace River on the southwest Florida Gulf Coast — receives its municipal water from Charlotte County Water or the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, drawing from the Peace River or the Floridan Aquifer in the Charlotte County supply system.
The moderately hard 100.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 235.4 mg/L are very similar to the adjacent Punta Gorda Isles reading (101 mg/L, TDS 237) from batch 143 — reflecting the same Charlotte County water system supply. The Peace River-Floridan Aquifer supply character (Eocene Avon Park dolomite, Miocene Hawthorn phosphatic dolomite) produces the moderately hard water characteristic of all Charlotte County communities.
At 100.5 mg/L, Punta Gorda's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 5.7 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — MacDill Air Force Base (Tampa, Hillsborough County — AFFF in the Peace River watershed), the Charlotte Harbor coastal PFAS background, and the southwest Florida PFAS complex contribute to Punta Gorda's readings.
Geology & Source: Punta Gorda in Charlotte County draws from Charlotte County Water or the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Authority on the Peace River (Charlotte County) or the Floridan Aquifer — the Peace River drains the Florida Central Highlands (Eocene Avon Park Formation, Miocene Hawthorn Group) — Florida Charlotte County Eocene-Miocene carbonate watershed produces moderately hard water at 100.5 mg/L with TDS 235.4 mg/L in this Charlotte County Florida city.