Punta Gorda Isles 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
236.7 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 Isles, your appliances are currently losing 13% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Punta Gorda Isles | 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 Isles compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Punta Gorda Isles, Florida | 101 mg/L | 5.7 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Punta Gorda, Florida | 100.5 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 Isles compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Punta Gorda Isles | 101 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 Isles's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Punta Gorda Isles, Florida, in Charlotte County — an unincorporated Charlotte County community adjacent to Punta Gorda 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 (Charlotte County) or the Floridan Aquifer through the Charlotte County system.
The moderately hard 101 mg/L hardness and TDS of 236.7 mg/L reflect the Charlotte County Peace River supply's Florida carbonate aquifer character. The Peace River at Charlotte County drains the Florida Central Highlands — Eocene Avon Park Formation (dolomitic limestone), Eocene Ocala Limestone (pure white carbonate platform), Miocene Hawthorn Group (phosphatic dolomite — contributes elevated dissolved solids). The result is the moderately hard water characteristic of the southwest Florida Peace River-Charlotte Harbor supply zone.
At 101 mg/L, Punta Gorda Isles' 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 Tampa Bay-Peace River watershed), the Charlotte Harbor coastal PFAS background, and the southwest Florida PFAS complex contribute to Punta Gorda Isles' readings.
Geology & Source: Punta Gorda Isles in Charlotte County draws from the Charlotte County Water on the Peace River (Charlotte County) or the Floridan Aquifer wells — the Peace River drains the Florida Central Highlands (Eocene Avon Park Formation limestone, Miocene Hawthorn Group phosphatic) — Florida Gulf Coastal Plain Eocene-Miocene carbonate drainage produces moderately hard water at 101 mg/L with TDS 237 mg/L in this Charlotte County Florida community.