South Daytona Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14.1 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
722.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.64
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 South Daytona, your appliances are currently losing 32% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In South Daytona | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -81% |
| Washing Machine | 4.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -61% |
| Water Heater | 5.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -61% |
Regional Water Comparison
How South Daytona compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ South Daytona, Florida | 241.5 mg/L | 10.2 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Port Orange, Florida | 71 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Daytona Beach, Florida | 250 mg/L | 10.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Ormond Beach, Florida | 131.5 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| New Smyrna Beach, Florida | 264 mg/L | 10.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How South Daytona compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ South Daytona | 241.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes South Daytona's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
South Daytona, Florida, in Volusia County — a Volusia County city adjacent to Daytona Beach and Port Orange on the central east Florida coast — receives its water from the City of South Daytona Water, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Volusia County) through the central east Florida coast distribution.
The very hard 241.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 722.8 mg/L reflect the central east Florida Volusia County Floridan Aquifer supply's very hard calcareous character — the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone produce very hard calcareous water typical of the Volusia County Floridan Aquifer communities (compare On Top of the World FL: 259/796 in Marion County comparable; South Daytona FL at the hard end of the east coast Florida Floridan draw). The Floridan Aquifer at Volusia County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (highly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary coastal sand (insoluble — minor dilutant).
At 241.5 mg/L with TDS 723, South Daytona's water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended to prevent rapid scale buildup. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 10.2 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Volusia County central east Florida industrial corridor contribute to South Daytona's elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: South Daytona in Volusia County draws from the City of South Daytona Water on the Floridan Aquifer (Volusia County, central east Florida coast) — the Floridan Aquifer at Volusia County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (highly calcareous) — Florida Volusia County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous supply produces very hard water at 241.5 mg/L with TDS 722.8 mg/L.