Westchase Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.3 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
417.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.43
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 Westchase, your appliances are currently losing 21% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Westchase | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.3 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -49% |
| Washing Machine | 7.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -36% |
| Water Heater | 9.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -39% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Westchase compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Westchase, Florida | 159.5 mg/L | 7.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Citrus Park, Florida | 77 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Town 'n' Country, Florida | 194 mg/L | 8.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Oldsmar, Florida | 107 mg/L | 5.9 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Carrollwood Village, Florida | 232.5 mg/L | 9.9 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Westchase compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Westchase | 159.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Westchase's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Westchase, Florida, in Hillsborough County — an affluent master-planned unincorporated Hillsborough County community in northwest Tampa between the Veterans Expressway and the Suncoast Parkway, one of the Tampa Bay area's premier residential districts with golf courses, parks, and the Westchase Town Center — receives its municipal water from Hillsborough County Utilities or Tampa Bay Water, which draws from the Upper Floridan Aquifer through production wells in the Hillsborough County supply zone. Tampa Bay Water operates one of the largest regional water supply systems in the southeastern United States.
The moderately hard 159.5 mg/L hardness and elevated TDS of 417.1 mg/L reflect the Floridan Aquifer's character in the Hillsborough County production zone — consistent with the central-west Florida Floridan profile but somewhat harder than unconfined Floridan recharge zones in Lake County. The Upper Floridan Aquifer beneath Hillsborough County accesses the Eocene Avon Park Formation (dolomitic carbonate — contributing magnesium and calcium) and the overlying Ocala Limestone (chalky bioclastic carbonate — contributing calcium bicarbonate). Tampa Bay Water's regional supply also draws from the Hillsborough River and the regional Reservoir near Tampa in some production zones, blending surface and groundwater. The confined Floridan zone in western Hillsborough County produces moderately hard finished water characteristic of the Tampa Bay regional supply.
At 159.5 mg/L, Westchase's water is moderately hard — consistent with the greater Tampa Bay Hillsborough County supply. Scale builds in kettles and appliances over months, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and bathroom fixtures develop calcium deposits. Quarterly descaling of heating appliances is the standard schedule. The PFAS level of 7.6 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — MacDill Air Force Base in south Tampa (a major AFFF user), the Hillsborough County suburban development corridor, and Tampa Bay Water's sourcing from the regional Hillsborough-Pasco-Pinellas PFAS-impacted supply zone all contribute to the Westchase community's PFAS background.
Geology & Source: Westchase in Hillsborough County draws from Hillsborough County Utilities or Tampa Bay Water treating the Upper Floridan Aquifer — the Floridan Aquifer beneath Hillsborough County accesses the Eocene Avon Park Formation and Ocala Limestone carbonate system — confined Eocene carbonate aquifer circulation produces moderately hard water at 159.5 mg/L with elevated TDS 417 mg/L in this west Hillsborough County Tampa suburb.