Westchester Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
10.4 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
482.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.48
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 Westchester, your appliances are currently losing 24% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Westchester | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -56% |
| Washing Machine | 7 yrs | 12 yrs | -42% |
| Water Heater | 8.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -43% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Westchester compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Westchester, Florida | 178.5 mg/L | 8.2 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Flagami, Florida | 257.5 mg/L | 10.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Coral Terrace, Florida | 154 mg/L | 7.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Fountainebleau, Florida | 314.5 mg/L | 12.4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Olympia Heights, Florida | 111.5 mg/L | 6.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Westchester compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Westchester | 178.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Westchester's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Westchester, Miami-Dade County, Florida — a major west Miami unincorporated community (Westchester is a significant Miami-Dade County unincorporated community — a large west Miami suburban neighborhood along Coral Way (SW 8th Street — the iconic Miami Cuban American commercial corridor) and Bird Road; Westchester is one of the most predominantly Cuban-American communities in Miami-Dade County — a West Miami suburban community with a significant Cuban-exile heritage (Westchester has been a primary destination for Cuban-American families moving from southwest Miami and Hialeah; the community has a distinctly Cuban-American suburban character with many Cuban restaurants, bakeries, and commercial establishments)), a diverse Miami-Dade County community with a primarily Cuban-American, Colombian-American, and working-class/middle-class professional population, adjacent to Coral Gables and Fountainebleau in the west Miami corridor, and one of the largest Cuban-American residential communities in the Miami area — draws its municipal water supply via the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Water hardness in Westchester measures 178.5 mg/L — classified as hard.
Westchester's hard supply reflects the west Miami-Dade Biscayne Aquifer's calcareous limestone character. The Biscayne Aquifer at Westchester–Miami-Dade draws from the Pleistocene Miami Limestone (calcareous marine carbonate). MDWASD applies limited softening to the west Miami zone, producing the hard 178.5 mg/L.
At 178.5 mg/L, Westchester residents face regular hard water challenges. Monthly descaling and water softeners are recommended. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Biscayne Aquifer via the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD) — the Miami-Dade County west Miami Westchester corridor (Pleistocene calcareous Miami Limestone and Pleistocene calcareous Fort Thompson Formation — the calcareous west Miami-Dade Biscayne Aquifer; MDWASD limited softening to Westchester zone); hard supply at 178.5 mg/L in Miami-Dade County.