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City water profile

Jacksonville water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

238PPM

34 indexed ZIPs

Range 232.5–241.5 PPM

State comparison
42 PPM below
State hardness rank
#179 of 290
Matched utilities
10
Active health records
2

City summary

What the indexed records say

Jacksonville has 34 published ZIP profiles across Duval County. The indexed median is 238 PPM, compared with 280 PPM across Florida.

Among the 290 Floridacities with an indexed median, Jacksonville ranks #179from highest to lowest. Across all 603 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 20to 374.5 PPM.

The 232.5–241.5 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard34 ZIPs

34 of 34 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
18 miles
Profiles with evidence
34/34

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 34Low: 0

Observation window: Dec 6, 2016 to Jan 21, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Jacksonville

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

32202

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
18.5 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32203

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
16.9 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32204

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
17.8 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32205

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
17.6 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32206

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
17.4 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32207

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
20.7 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32208

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
13.4 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32209

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
14.7 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32210

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
19.6 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32211

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
20 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32212

Very Hard

238.5 PPM

Nearest site
22.4 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32214

Very Hard

238.5 PPM

Nearest site
22.1 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32216

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
22.4 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32217

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
20.7 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32218

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
10.3 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32219

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
7.9 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32220

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
14.3 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32221

Very Hard

239 PPM

Nearest site
17.3 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32222

Very Hard

241.5 PPM

Nearest site
20.1 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32223

Very Hard

239 PPM

Nearest site
18.3 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32224

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
19.3 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32225

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
18.2 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32226

Very Hard

232.5 PPM

Nearest site
9.8 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32227

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
18 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32228

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
17.9 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32233

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
19.4 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32234

Very Hard

241.5 PPM

Nearest site
9.6 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32244

Very Hard

239 PPM

Nearest site
22.8 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32246

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
21.4 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32254

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
14.9 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32256

Very Hard

239 PPM

Nearest site
15.1 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32257

Very Hard

239 PPM

Nearest site
18.2 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32258

Very Hard

239 PPM

Nearest site
13.2 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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ZIP code

32277

Very Hard

238 PPM

Nearest site
17 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Jea Major Grid

PWSID FL2161328

Groundwater
System population served
826,664
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid

PWSID FL2454338

Groundwater
System population served
24,318
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Jacksonville Beach Wtp

PWSID FL2160563

Groundwater
System population served
23,352
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

N.a.s. Jacksonville

PWSID FL2161212

Groundwater
System population served
22,000
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

N.s. Mayport

PWSID FL2160734

Groundwater
System population served
20,500
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Jea: Ponte Vedra Grid

PWSID FL2550908

Groundwater
System population served
5,395
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Jacksonville University

PWSID FL2160568

Groundwater
System population served
3,480
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Neighborhood Utilities (timber Creek)

PWSID FL2164279

Groundwater
System population served
1,015
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Saddle Brook Landings

PWSID FL2164003

Groundwater
System population served
1,000
Last reported
May 18, 2026

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

Crystal Springs Estates Mhp

PWSID FL2160390

Groundwater
System population served
350
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

2 unique active health-based records appear among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
E. COLIFL2160734Aug 1, 2025Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleFL2160568Jul 1, 2025Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence RuleFL2160390Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleFL2160824Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL2164003Jun 1, 2025Resolved
E. COLIFL2164003Jun 1, 2025Resolved
E. COLIFL2160254Apr 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleFL2160254Apr 1, 2025Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSFL2160824Feb 1, 2025Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSFL2160824Feb 1, 2025Unaddressed · health-based

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 Jacksonville

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 238 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.