Shady Hills Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.2 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
412 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.42
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 Shady Hills, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Shady Hills | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -48% |
| Washing Machine | 7.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -35% |
| Water Heater | 9.3 yrs | 15 yrs | -38% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Shady Hills compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Shady Hills, Florida | 158 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Spring Hill, Florida | 282.5 mg/L | 11.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Hudson, Florida | 121 mg/L | 6.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Bayonet Point, Florida | 168.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Jasmine Estates, Florida | 198.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Shady Hills compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Shady Hills | 158 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Shady Hills's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Shady Hills, Florida, in Pasco County — a Pasco County unincorporated community adjacent to Hudson and New Port Richey in west-central Florida — receives its water from Pasco County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the west-central Florida distribution.
The hard 158 mg/L hardness and TDS of 412 mg/L reflect the Pasco County Floridan Aquifer supply's hard calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are calcareous carbonate formations throughout the Gulf Coast Florida karst region (compare Hudson FL: 155/404 in Pasco County comparable; New Port Richey FL: 161/420 in Pasco County comparable; Shady Hills consistent hard from the same Pasco County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Pasco County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Gulf Coast sediment (insoluble — minor dilutant).
At 158 mg/L with TDS 412, Shady Hills' water is hard — scale builds in appliances and fixtures over months. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.5 ppt is elevated — a certified drinking water filter is recommended — the Pasco County west-central Florida former military (MacDill AFB area) and industrial sources contribute to Shady Hills' elevated PFAS readings. Review Pasco County Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Shady Hills in Pasco County draws from the Pasco County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Pasco County, west-central Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Pasco County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Pasco County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 158 mg/L with TDS 412 mg/L.