Villas Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
4.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
164.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.20
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 Villas, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Villas | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -15% |
| Washing Machine | 10.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -9% |
| Water Heater | 12.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -16% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Villas compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Villas, Florida | 74 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Cypress Lake, Florida | 226.5 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Fort Myers, Florida | 304.5 mg/L | 12.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Cape Coral, Florida | 216.5 mg/L | 9.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Iona, Florida | 168.5 mg/L | 7.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Villas compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Villas | 74 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Villas's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Villas, Florida, in Lee County — a Lee County unincorporated community adjacent to Cape Coral and Fort Myers on Florida's southwest Gulf Coast — receives its water from Lee County Utilities, drawing from the Floridan Aquifer System through the southwest Florida distribution.
The soft 74 mg/L hardness and TDS of 164.3 mg/L reflect the Lee County Floridan Aquifer supply's surprisingly soft character — while the Eocene Avon Park and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone are calcareous formations, the Lee County municipal wells may blend in upper Tamiami aquifer zones that are somewhat less mineralized (compare Cape Coral FL: 72/160 in Lee County comparable; Fort Myers FL: 76/168 in Lee County comparable; Villas consistent soft from the same Lee County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply). The Floridan Aquifer at Lee County — Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (slightly calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene Coastal Plain sediment (insoluble — dilutant).
At 74 mg/L with TDS 164, Villas' water is soft — minimal scale buildup. Annual descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 4.9 ppt is moderate — a certified drinking water filter provides added protection. Review Lee County Utilities' annual water quality report for the latest contaminant monitoring data.
Geology & Source: Villas in Lee County draws from the Lee County Utilities on the Floridan Aquifer (Lee County, southwest Florida) — the Floridan Aquifer at Lee County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (slightly calcareous) — Florida Lee County Floridan Aquifer Eocene calcareous supply produces soft water at 74 mg/L with TDS 164.3 mg/L.