Brooksville’s Home for Water Softeners, Water Filters,
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The City of Brooksville’s water is sourced from the Floridan Aquifer and is treated with chlorination and fluoridation to ensure safety. According to the 2023 Water Quality Report, the water meets federal and state drinking water standards, with no reported violations for contaminants. However, some substances were detected at safe levels, including fluoride, nitrate, arsenic, barium, and lead. Additionally, byproducts of water disinfection, such as total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and haloacetic acids (HAA5), were present but well below regulatory limits. While the water is considered safe to drink, individuals with compromised immune systems or specific health concerns should consult a healthcare provider for additional precautions.

The water in Brooksville, Florida is considered hard to very hard, with an average hardness of 100–300 parts per million (ppm). Water is considered hard when it has 121 mg/L of calcium, and very hard when it has 180 mg/L. 

Recent sampling conducted at Clearwater water treatment plants detected the presence of PFAS chemicals. The EPA is in the process of setting new MCL (maximum contaminant levels), which range from 4 to 10 parts per trillion. In numbers, that would be 0.00000000004 for PFOA and PFOS, individually to 0.0000000001 for PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (GenX Chemicals). As you can see in the water quality report, many samples do not meet these standards.

Yes, fluoride adds fluoride to its water supply to help prevent tooth decay. The most recent water quality report showed a level of .9. The EPA maximum contaminant level is 4 ppm.

The City’s water comes from the Floridan Aquifer, a vast underground water source spanning 100,000 square miles across five states, including all of Florida. Hernando County relies on the Northern West-Central Florida Groundwater Basin, a 4,500-square-mile section of the aquifer. Rainfall replenishes the aquifer, with about 20 inches annually recharging it in Brooksville. Water naturally filters through sand, rock, limestone, and dolomite, forming underground caverns that aid circulation. Beneath Brooksville, the aquifer is about 900 feet deep and holds an estimated 113 trillion gallons.

Due to the reported hardness of the water, installing a water softener can be beneficial in preventing scale buildup and improving the efficiency of household appliances. Additionally, a water filter can enhance taste and remove potential contaminants, ensuring better water quality for consumption.

Culligan is Brooksville’s leader for bottled water delivery for office and home. We also offer many different models of water dispensers and ice machines. Please let us know how many people are in your home or office, or how many 5-gallons of water you need, and we’ll contact you with accurate pricing. Learn more here.

You can access the most recent Brooksville’s Tap Water Quality Report here.