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City water profile

Crystal River water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Crystal River, Florida.

Median indexed hardness

235PPM

2 indexed ZIPs

Range 235–235 PPM

State comparison
45 PPM below
State hardness rank
#182 of 290
Matched utilities
10
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Crystal River has 2 published ZIP profiles across Citrus County. The indexed median is 235 PPM, compared with 280 PPM across Florida.

Among the 290 Floridacities with an indexed median, Crystal River ranks #182from highest to lowest. Across all 603 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 20to 374.5 PPM.

The 235–235 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard2 ZIPs

2 of 2 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
32.1 miles
Profiles with evidence
2/2

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 2

Observation window: Jan 13, 2016 to May 13, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Crystal River

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

34428

Very Hard

235 PPM

Nearest site
32.1 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

34429

Very Hard

235 PPM

Nearest site
26.9 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Ozello Water Association

PWSID FL6091322

Groundwater
System population served
5,220
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Crystal River, City Of

PWSID FL6090317

Groundwater
System population served
4,528
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Pinewood Water

PWSID FL6094874

Groundwater
System population served
100
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Forest Hills Water

PWSID FL6092327

Groundwater
System population served
93
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Meadow Wood Water

PWSID FL6092338

Groundwater
System population served
86
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Cedar Lake Estates

PWSID FL6092326

Groundwater
System population served
85
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Crystal Acres Mhp

PWSID FL6090411

Groundwater
System population served
75
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Nature Coast Landings Rv

PWSID FL6095050

Groundwater
System population served
60
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Thunderbird Mhp

PWSID FL6091816

Groundwater
System population served
46
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Springhorn Water

PWSID FL6094523

Groundwater
System population served
25
Last reported
May 18, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
E. COLIFL6092326Jan 1, 2026Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6092326Jan 1, 2026Archived
E. COLIFL6095050Jan 1, 2026Archived
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6095050Jan 1, 2026Archived
E. COLIFL6092326Dec 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6092326Dec 1, 2025Resolved
E. COLIFL6090411Dec 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6090411Dec 1, 2025Resolved
E. COLIFL6095050Dec 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL6095050Dec 1, 2025Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Crystal River

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 235 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.