Hardness
Very Hard
309 PPM · 18.1 GPG
Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
A source-transparent look at local hardness, associated public water systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Pasco County.
1 active health-based violation
- Primary matched system
- Angus Valley
- Source water
- Groundwater
- County
- Pasco 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
0.0023 mg/L
15% of action level
Utility match
2 systems
Serves 1,500 people system-wide
Hardness meter
How hard is the water?
Estimated local hardness
USGS hardness classification scale
309 PPM
Soft
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–59Moderate
60–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
309
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
18.1
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
What this means at home
At 309 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
34
Nearest site
12.2 mi
Observation range
Jan 13, 2016–May 26, 2026
Estimate confidence
Moderate
Median of the latest qualifying hardness observation at each nearby monitoring site. Nearest monitoring location: CRYSTAL SPRINGS NEAR ZEPHYRHILLS FL (Spring).USGS source documentation ↗
Regional context
Is 33544 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Wesley Chapel median
331 PPM
22 PPM lower2 indexed ZIP readings · Range 309–353 PPM
Florida median
280 PPM
29 PPM higher602 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)
0.0023 mg/L
Reported Dec 1, 2024
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 0.0023
EPA limit 0.015
Share of EPA benchmark
100% line = listed limit
2026Q2
- All records
- 12
- Health-based
- 1
- Active health-based
- 1
| Contaminant or rule | System | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | FL6511360 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL6511360 | Archived | Jan 1, 2026through Jan 31, 2026 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL6515275 | Archived | Nov 1, 2025through Nov 30, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL6515275 | Archived | Oct 1, 2025through Oct 31, 2025 |
| E. COLI | FL6511360 | Archived | Sep 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL6511360 | Archived | Sep 1, 2025through Sep 30, 2025 |
| E. COLI | FL6511360 | Archived | Aug 1, 2025through Aug 31, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL6511360 | Archived | Aug 1, 2025through Aug 31, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | FL6511360 | Unaddressed | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | FL6515275 | Archived | Jun 1, 2025through Jun 30, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | FL6515275 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | FL6515275 | Unaddressed | Feb 1, 2025 |
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 Wesley Chapel ZIP 33544 using 309 PPM nearby hardness and 1 reported measurement benchmarks.
Scale protection
High-Capacity Whole House Water Softener
309 PPM is 3× 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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Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System
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Nearby indexed reports
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Frequently asked
Water questions for Wesley Chapel
Is tap water safe in Wesley Chapel?+
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 309 PPM, or 18.1 grains per gallon, classified as very hard. This is not a household tap measurement.
Do I need a water softener?+
At 309 PPM, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale and hard-water spotting. It does not replace contaminant filtration.