Wilton Manors Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.5 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
680 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.62
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 Wilton Manors, your appliances are currently losing 31% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Wilton Manors | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -76% |
| Washing Machine | 5.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -58% |
| Water Heater | 6.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -57% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Wilton Manors compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wilton Manors, Florida | 231 mg/L | 9.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Oakland Park, Florida | 77 mg/L | 5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Sunrise, Florida | 79.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 301.5 mg/L | 12 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Lauderdale Lakes, Florida | 91 mg/L | 5.4 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Wilton Manors compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Wilton Manors | 231 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Wilton Manors's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Wilton Manors, Florida, in Broward County — a Broward County city adjacent to Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park in southeast Florida — receives its water from the Broward County Water, drawing from the Biscayne Aquifer (Broward County) through the southeast Florida distribution.
The very hard 231 mg/L hardness and TDS of 680 mg/L reflect the southeast Florida Broward County Biscayne Aquifer supply's very hard calcareous character — the Pleistocene Miami Limestone highly calcareous and Fort Thompson Formation produce very hard water typical of the south Florida coastal communities (compare South Daytona FL: 241.5/723 comparable on the Floridan Aquifer; On Top of the World FL: 259/796 harder on the Marion County Floridan draw; Wilton Manors very hard on the Broward County Biscayne Aquifer). The Biscayne Aquifer at Broward County — Pleistocene Miami Limestone (highly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), Pleistocene Fort Thompson Formation (calcareous — secondary contributor), and Holocene coastal saltwater intrusion (chloride — TDS contributor).
At 231 mg/L with TDS 680, Wilton Manors' water is very hard. A water softener is strongly recommended to prevent rapid scale buildup. A reverse osmosis system is advisable for drinking water. The PFAS level of 9.8 ppt warrants a certified drinking water filter — the Broward County southeast Florida urban-industrial corridor contribute to Wilton Manors' elevated PFAS readings.
Geology & Source: Wilton Manors in Broward County draws from the Broward County Water on the Biscayne Aquifer (Broward County, southeast Florida) — the Biscayne Aquifer at Broward County is developed in Pleistocene Miami Limestone (highly calcareous) and Pleistocene Fort Thompson Formation (calcareous) — Florida Broward County Biscayne Aquifer Pleistocene calcareous supply produces very hard water at 231 mg/L with TDS 680 mg/L.