Silver Springs Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
11.6 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
554.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.53
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 Silver Springs, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Silver Springs | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -65% |
| Washing Machine | 6.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -48% |
| Water Heater | 7.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -49% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Silver Springs compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Silver Springs, Florida | 198.5 mg/L | 8.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Ocala, Florida | 80.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Marion Oaks, Florida | 279.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| On Top of the World, Florida | 259 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| The Villages, Florida | 157.5 mg/L | 7.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Silver Springs compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Silver Springs | 198.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Silver Springs's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Silver Springs, Florida, in Marion County — a Marion County unincorporated community adjacent to Ocala and Silver Springs Shores near the Silver Springs State Park springs system — receives its water from the Marion County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer through the north-central Florida distribution.
The hard 198.5 mg/L hardness and high TDS of 554.5 mg/L reflect the Marion County supply's hard Floridan Aquifer character — the Eocene Ocala Limestone and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are highly calcareous formations in the north-central Florida karst; the Floridan Aquifer at Marion County produces hard, high-TDS water from its deep limestone dissolution zones near the famous Silver Springs system (compare Ocala FL: 194/544 in Marion County comparable; Silver Springs Shores FL: 202/565 in Marion County comparable; Silver Springs consistent hard from the same Marion County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Marion County — Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary North Florida sand (insoluble — minimal dilution).
At 198.5 mg/L with TDS 555, Silver Springs' water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 8.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review Marion County Utilities' annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Silver Springs in Marion County draws from the Marion County Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Marion County, north-central Florida) — the central Florida karst at Marion County draws from Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Marion County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 198.5 mg/L with TDS 554.5 mg/L.