Warrington Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
7.7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
316.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.34
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 Warrington, your appliances are currently losing 17% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Warrington | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -36% |
| Washing Machine | 8.9 yrs | 12 yrs | -26% |
| Water Heater | 10.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -30% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Warrington compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Warrington, Florida | 128 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| West Pensacola, Florida | 172.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Myrtle Grove, Florida | 224.5 mg/L | 9.6 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Pensacola, Florida | 237.5 mg/L | 10 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Bellview, Florida | 207.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Warrington compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Warrington | 128 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Warrington's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Warrington, Florida, in Escambia County — an unincorporated Escambia County community adjacent to Pensacola and Ferry Pass on the northwest Florida Panhandle near Naval Air Station Pensacola — receives its water from the Escambia County Utilities Authority (ECUA), drawing from the Floridan Aquifer (Escambia County) through the northwest Florida Panhandle distribution.
The moderately hard 128 mg/L hardness and TDS of 316.1 mg/L are softer than the central Florida Panhandle Floridan Aquifer communities (Niceville: 272.5 mg/L) — reflecting the west Escambia County Floridan Aquifer's shallower, less concentrated calcareous character at the northwest panhandle position where greater freshwater recharge dilutes the aquifer. The Floridan Aquifer at Escambia County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Eocene Pensacola Clay (slightly calcareous). The shallower Floridan Aquifer at the northwest panhandle produces the moderately hard supply.
At 128 mg/L, Warrington's water is moderately hard — scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and faucet aerators need periodic cleaning. Quarterly descaling is appropriate. The PFAS level of 6.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — Naval Air Station Pensacola (Escambia County — AFFF, directly adjacent to Warrington) contributes to Warrington's readings.
Geology & Source: Warrington in Escambia County draws from the Escambia County Utilities Authority on the Floridan Aquifer (Escambia County, northwest Florida Panhandle) — the Floridan Aquifer at Escambia County is developed in Eocene Avon Park Formation (calcareous) and Oligocene Suwannee Limestone (calcareous) — Florida Escambia County Floridan Aquifer Eocene-Oligocene calcareous limestone produces moderately hard water at 128 mg/L with TDS 316.1 mg/L.