Winter Springs Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
14 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
714.8 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 Springs, your appliances are currently losing 32% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Winter Springs | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -80% |
| Washing Machine | 4.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -61% |
| Water Heater | 6 yrs | 15 yrs | -60% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Winter Springs compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Winter Springs, Florida | 239.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Casselberry, Florida | 239.5 mg/L | 10.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Longwood, Florida | 208.5 mg/L | 9.1 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Lake Mary, Florida | 326.5 mg/L | 12.8 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Altamonte Springs, Florida | 71.5 mg/L | 4.8 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | groundwater |
National Benchmark
How Winter Springs compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Winter Springs | 239.5 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 Springs's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Winter Springs, Florida, in Seminole County — a major east Seminole County suburban community (Winter Springs is one of the larger communities in Seminole County — a primarily residential east Orlando suburban community adjacent to Oviedo and Casselberry), a diverse Seminole County community with a significant Latin-American, Puerto Rican-American, and Caribbean-American population, home of the Town Center (a major Winter Springs commercial and retail hub), adjacent to the Little Big Econ State Forest (a significant Seminole County natural area along the Econlockhatchee River), and part of the rapidly growing east Orlando Seminole County residential corridor — draws its municipal water supply from the Upper Floridan Aquifer via the City of Winter Springs Utility Division. Water hardness in Winter Springs measures 239.5 mg/L — classified as very hard.
Winter Springs's very hard supply reflects the Seminole County Floridan Aquifer's highly calcareous limestone geology. The Upper Floridan Aquifer at Winter Springs–Seminole County is hosted in: the Eocene Avon Park Formation (highly calcareous dolomite and limestone — the primary Seminole County Floridan host); the Eocene Ocala Limestone (highly calcareous chalky limestone). City of Winter Springs applies limited lime softening, producing the very hard 239.5 mg/L.
At 239.5 mg/L, Winter Springs residents face severe hard water challenges. Weekly descaling and appliance protection measures are strongly recommended. City of Winter Springs Utility Division consistently delivers water meeting all Florida DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Groundwater from the Floridan Aquifer System (Upper Floridan) via the City of Winter Springs Utility Division — the Seminole County east suburban Orlando corridor (Eocene Avon Park Formation and Ocala Limestone — the highly calcareous Seminole County Floridan Aquifer; limited lime softening in the Winter Springs zone); very hard supply at 239.5 mg/L — reflecting the highly calcareous east Seminole Floridan Aquifer.