Winter Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
13.9 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
710.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.64
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 Winter Park, your appliances are currently losing 32% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Winter Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -80% |
| Washing Machine | 4.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -60% |
| Water Heater | 6.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -59% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Winter Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Winter Park, Florida | 238.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Maitland, Florida | 252.5 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Altamonte Springs, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
| Azalea Park, Florida | 124 mg/L | 6.5 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| Orlando, Florida | 128.5 mg/L | 6.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Winter Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Winter Park | 238.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Winter Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Winter Park, Florida, in Orange County — a major central Florida Orlando affluent city (Winter Park is one of the most prestigious and beautiful cities in Florida — an Orange County city adjacent to Orlando known for its magnificent canopy of ancient live oak trees along Park Avenue (one of the most beautiful tree-lined downtown streets in the South), its numerous pristine chain-of-lakes (the Winter Park chain of lakes), and its extraordinary concentration of cultural institutions), home of Rollins College (one of the most distinguished liberal arts colleges in the Southeast — Rollins is Florida's oldest recognized college (founded 1885), known for its beautiful Spanish Mediterranean campus and strong programs in business and liberal arts), home of the Cornell Fine Arts Museum (one of the finest small art museums in Florida), a diverse Orange County community with a primarily affluent professional and retiree population, and the home of Florida's most famous Park Avenue shopping and cultural district — draws its municipal water supply from the Upper Floridan Aquifer via the City of Winter Park Water Division. Water hardness in Winter Park measures 238.5 mg/L — classified as very hard.
Winter Park's very hard supply reflects the Orange County central Florida Floridan Aquifer's highly calcareous limestone karst character. The Upper Floridan Aquifer at Winter Park–Orange County draws from the Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous marine carbonate karst). City of Winter Park applies limited softening, producing the very hard 238.5 mg/L.
At 238.5 mg/L, Winter Park residents face significant hard water challenges. Regular water softeners and descaling are strongly recommended. City of Winter Park Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Upper Floridan Aquifer via the City of Winter Park Water Division — the Orange County central Florida Orlando suburban Winter Park corridor (Eocene calcareous Ocala Limestone and Oligocene calcareous Suwannee Limestone — the very calcareous central Florida Orange County Floridan Aquifer karst; limited softening); very hard supply at 238.5 mg/L in Orange County.