Hardness
Very Hard
280 PPM · 16.4 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Interlachen, FL 32148
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Putnam County.
2 active health-based violations
- Primary matched system
- Interlachen Ws
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Putnam County
- Profile updated
At a glance
What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
Compliance screen
Review needed
2 active health-based records
Lead 90th percentile
0 mg/L
0% of action level
Utility match
5 systems
Serves 791 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
280 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
280
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
16.4
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 280 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
12
Nearest site
30 mi
Observation range
Nov 20, 2019–Jan 21, 2026
Estimate confidence
Low
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: 912205 (OCALA WELL NO. 2 AAE0113) (Well).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 32148 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Interlachen median
280 PPM
About the same1 indexed ZIP readings · Range 280–280 PPM
Florida median
280 PPM
About the same602 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 mg/L
Reported Dec 1, 2025
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
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 51
- Health-based
- 2
- Active health-based
- 2
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL2540545 | Resolved | Jun 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| E. COLI | FL2540545 | Resolved | Jun 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| Public Notice | FL2544434 | Resolved | May 16, 2025through May 16, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | FL2544434 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | FL2544434 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | FL2544274 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | FL2544274 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | FL2544434 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Feb 13, 2026 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | FL2544274 | Resolved | Jan 1, 2025through Sep 16, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | FL2544274 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| TTHM | FL2544274 | Archived | Oct 1, 2024through Dec 31, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | FL2541180 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jun 28, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | FL2540545 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 17, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | FL2544298 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jun 28, 2024 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | FL2544434 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 3, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | FL2544434 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Jan 30, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | FL2544274 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 16, 2025 |
| TTHM | FL2544274 | Archived | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | FL2544274 | Resolved | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 16, 2025 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | FL2544274 | Archived | Jul 1, 2024through Sep 30, 2024 |
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 Interlachen ZIP 32148 using 280 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
280 PPM is 2× 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 Interlachen
Is tap water safe in Interlachen?+
EPA ECHO reports 2 active health-based violations 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 280 PPM, or 16.4 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 280 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.