Viera East Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
358.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.38
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 Viera East, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Viera East | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -42% |
| Washing Machine | 8.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -30% |
| Water Heater | 9.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -34% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Viera East compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Viera East, Florida | 141.5 mg/L | 7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Rockledge, Florida | 192 mg/L | 8.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Merritt Island, Florida | 80.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Cocoa Beach, Florida | 105.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Cocoa, Florida | 105.5 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Viera East compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Viera East | 141.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Viera East's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Viera East, Florida, in Brevard County — a Brevard County planned community adjacent to Melbourne and Rockledge on the Indian River Lagoon coast — receives its water from the Brevard County Utility Department (BCUD), drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the east-central Florida distribution.
The hard 141.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 358.3 mg/L reflect the Brevard County Floridan supply's hard calcareous character — the Eocene Ocala Limestone is a highly calcareous marine formation in the Florida carbonate platform, while the Paleocene Cedar Keys Formation contributes calcareous mineral content from its dolomite beds in the intermediate Floridan zone (compare Melbourne FL: 138/350 in Brevard County comparable; Rockledge FL: 144/366 in Brevard County comparable; Viera East consistent hard from the same Brevard County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Brevard County Floridan — Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Paleocene Cedar Keys Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Quaternary East Florida Coastal sand (insoluble — minimal dilution).
At 141.5 mg/L with TDS 358, Viera East's water is hard — scale builds in appliances. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 7.0 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter. Review BCUD's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Viera East in Brevard County draws from the BCUD Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Brevard County, east-central Florida) — the Brevard County Floridan draws from Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous) and Paleocene Cedar Keys Formation (calcareous) — Florida Brevard County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces hard water at 141.5 mg/L with TDS 358.3 mg/L.