West Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
457.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.46
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 West Park, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In West Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -54% |
| Washing Machine | 7.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -39% |
| Water Heater | 8.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -42% |
Regional Water Comparison
How West Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Park, Florida | 171.5 mg/L | 8 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Pembroke Pines, Florida | 228.5 mg/L | 9.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Ives Estates, Florida | 177.5 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Miramar, Florida | 132 mg/L | 6.7 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Norland, Florida | 279.5 mg/L | 11.3 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How West Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ West Park | 171.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes West Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
West Park, Florida, in Broward County — a Broward County city adjacent to Miramar and Hallandale Beach in south Broward County — receives its water from Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer (Broward County) through the southeast Florida water treatment system.
The hard 171.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 457.9 mg/L are harder than the Miami-Dade Biscayne Aquifer communities (Brownsville: 127.5 mg/L) — reflecting the south Broward County Biscayne Aquifer's more concentrated calcareous character at this deeper position near the Miami-Broward county line. The Biscayne Aquifer at Broward County is developed in Pleistocene Miami Limestone (oolitic calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pleistocene Fort Thompson Formation (freshwater limestone and marl), and Holocene anastomosing carbonate (slightly calcareous). The denser Pleistocene limestone at south Broward produces the harder supply.
At 171.5 mg/L, West Park's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 8.0 ppt warrants a certified reverse osmosis drinking water filter — Opa-locka Airport (Miami-Dade County — AFFF, adjacent to Broward County), Homestead Air Reserve Base (Miami-Dade County — AFFF), and the south Florida PFAS background contribute to West Park's elevated readings.
Geology & Source: West Park in Broward County draws from the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services on the Biscayne Aquifer (Broward County, southeast Florida) — the Biscayne is developed in Pleistocene Miami Limestone and Pleistocene Fort Thompson Formation (calcareous limestone and marl) — Florida Broward County Biscayne Aquifer Pleistocene limestone produces hard water at 171.5 mg/L with TDS 457.9 mg/L.