Hardness
Hard
135 PPM · 7.9 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Walton County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Defuniak Springs W/s, City Of
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Walton County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
1 active health-based record
Lead 90th percentile
0.0019 mg/L
13% of action level
Utility match
3 systems
Serves 12,243 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
135 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
135
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
7.9
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 135 PPM, mineral scale can build up on fixtures and heating elements, reduce soap lather, and leave visible spotting. Hardness is primarily an aesthetic and appliance concern—not itself a tap-water safety rating.
USGS sites used
9
Nearest site
28.3 mi
Observation range
Sep 11, 2023–Jan 14, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: BONIFAY WELL NO. 3 AAA0433 (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 32435 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Defuniak Springs median
134 PPM
About the same2 indexed ZIP readings · Range 132–135 PPM
Florida median
280 PPM
145 PPM lower602 indexed ZIP readings · Range 20–374.5 PPM
EPA benchmark screen
Contaminant snapshot
Available numerical results from associated SDWIS community water systems, compared with the applicable action level or federal MCL. Federal measured-value coverage is incomplete.
1 pass
Lead (PB90)
0.0019 mg/L
Reported Dec 1, 2023
Copper (CU90)
Not available
No numerical 90th-percentile result
Numerical coverage
1 comparable result
Missing values remain blank; absence is not treated as a pass.
Lead (90th percentile)
Measured in mg/L
Local 0.0019
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 6
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | FL1660028 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL1660028 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | FL1660028 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | FL1660028 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Nitrate | FL1660028 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2021through Dec 31, 2021 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | FL1660196 | Unaddressed | Jan 1, 2015 |
No reported violation does not prove that every contaminant was tested or absent; SDWIS measured values are incomplete and lag state records.
Solutions matcher
Your personalized water action plan
Matched to Defuniak Springs ZIP 32435 using 135 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
135 PPM is 1× the high-hardness trigger used by this matcher.
Designed to reduce scale on fixtures, water heaters, glassware, and plumbing throughout the home.
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Defuniak Springs
Is tap water safe in Defuniak Springs?+
EPA ECHO reports 1 active health-based violation among the associated community water systems. Review the affected utility's current notice and Consumer Confidence Report.
How hard is the water?+
Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 135 PPM, or 7.9 grains per gallon, classified as hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 135 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.