Saint Cloud Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.8 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
770.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.67
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 Saint Cloud, your appliances are currently losing 34% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Saint Cloud | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -65% |
| Water Heater | 5.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -63% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Saint Cloud compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Saint Cloud, Florida | 253 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Buenaventura Lakes, Florida | 147 mg/L | 7.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Kissimmee, Florida | 287 mg/L | 11.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Meadow Woods, Florida | 323 mg/L | 12.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Southchase, Florida | 258.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Saint Cloud compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Saint Cloud | 253 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Saint Cloud's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
St. Cloud, Florida, in Osceola County — a major east Osceola County community south of Orlando (St. Cloud is a significant Osceola County community on the north shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga — the large chain of Kissimmee Valley lakes south of Orlando), historically a veterans' community (St. Cloud was originally developed in 1909 specifically as a home for Civil War Union veterans — the 'Soldiers' Colony' established by the Grand Army of the Republic; St. Cloud's early identity as a veterans' settlement is unique in Florida history), a rapidly growing Osceola County community in the greater Orlando south suburban expansion, and a diverse Osceola County community with a significant Puerto Rican-American, Central American, and retiree population — draws its municipal water supply from the Upper Floridan Aquifer via the City of St. Cloud Utilities. Water hardness in St. Cloud measures 253 mg/L — classified as very hard.
St. Cloud's very hard supply reflects the east Osceola County Floridan Aquifer's highly calcareous limestone geology. The Upper Floridan Aquifer at St. Cloud–Osceola County is hosted in: the Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous dolomite and limestone — the primary Osceola County Floridan host); the Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous chalky limestone). City of St. Cloud applies limited lime softening, producing the very hard 253 mg/L.
At 253 mg/L, St. Cloud residents face severe hard water challenges. Weekly descaling and appliance protection measures are strongly recommended. City of St. Cloud Utilities consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer System (Upper Floridan) via the City of St. Cloud Utilities — the Osceola County east Orlando suburban Kissimmee corridor (Eocene Avon Park Formation and Ocala Limestone — the highly calcareous Osceola County Floridan Aquifer; limited lime softening in the St. Cloud zone); very hard supply at 253 mg/L — reflecting the highly calcareous east Osceola Floridan Aquifer.