Water softeners and filtration in Orlando, FL
How hard is Orlando water?
Total hardness reported by OUC: Average 129 ppm (7 grains per gallon) (Undated web page).
Hard OUC's figures for Orlando read as hard on the USGS scale.
SoftMod.HardVery hard
Source: Water Services (OUC). Sources last checked October 27, 2026.
Who you are working with. We are lining up one local company to serve this area. The request form names that company before you submit. We are not a water utility.
What does OUC publish about Orlando water?
OUC supplies Orlando with water from the Lower Floridan Aquifer, treated with ozone.
| Measure | As published | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total hardness | Average 129 ppm (7 grains per gallon) | Undated web page | Water Services (OUC) |
What does 129 mg/L mean for a Orlando home?
129 mg/L is about 7.5 grains per gallon. Orlando's published 129 mg/L is 51 mg/L under the 180 mg/L top of the USGS hard class. (USGS hardness classes)
Which systems fit Orlando water?
Water softenerFor hardness; Orlando reads as hard.Whole-home filterFor taste and odor from chlorine, which OUC uses.Reverse osmosisDrinking water at one Orlando kitchen tap.
How does a Orlando quote work?
- Send a request from one of the 7 Orlando ZIP codes listed below.
- An assessment at your home, where your tap can be checked against OUC's published 129 mg/L.
- You get a written quote listing what is included.
- Installation and service by that company.
Common questions
- How hard is the water in Orlando?
- Total hardness reported by OUC: Average 129 ppm (7 grains per gallon) (Undated web page).
- Is Orlando water hard or soft?
- Hard. Orlando's published 129 mg/L is 51 mg/L under the 180 mg/L top of the USGS hard class.
- How many grains per gallon is Orlando water?
- In grains per gallon, as published: 7 grains per gallon (OUC, total hardness, Undated web page).
- Which utility supplies water in Orlando?
- OUC serves the City of Orlando and parts of Orange County. Source: OUC water services page.
- Where does Orlando tap water come from?
- OUC water comes from the Lower Floridan Aquifer. Source: OUC water services page.
- Is Orlando water treated with chlorine or chloramine?
- OUC treats with ozone first, which lets it use less chlorine. It lists chlorine at an average 1.0 ppm and says it does not use chloramine. Source: OUC water services page. A softener does not remove it.
- How does Orlando water compare with nearby cities?
- Published hardness in Orlando spans 129 mg/L. Nearby: Tampa 140 to 300 mg/L.
- Do I need a water softener in Orlando?
- OUC publishes 129 mg/L for Orlando, which reads as hard. A test at your house shows whether your tap matches it.
- Is the water the same in every Orlando home?
- OUC publishes one figure for its whole system (Undated web page).
- How much does a water softener cost in Orlando?
- We publish no prices for Orlando. The installing company gives a written quote after an assessment at your home.
- Who installs the system?
- We have not named a local installing company for Orlando yet. We will tell you the company's name and ask you before your request is shared with anyone.
- Is Orlando Water Systems part of the city or the water utility?
- No. Orlando Water Systems is not affiliated with OUC; it copies and links the published figures.
- Is booking an assessment a purchase?
- No, and a request commits you to nothing.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
32801, 32803, 32804, 32805, 32811, 32814, 32827
Compare published hardness in other cities on hard water by city.
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