2025 report; hardness from undated utility guidance
See the amount, the comparison and what it means. “Below” refers to the stated benchmark, not zero risk.
Moderately hard
The utility FAQ gives a category, not a dated amount.
County utility guidance. It does not establish the exact hardness delivered to every home or system; confirm incoming water for sizing.
2.3ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm disinfectant limit.
The displayed result is the report’s compliance average. Individual samples can be higher. Filtration can target disinfectant taste and odor.
6compounds detected in listed monitoring
A detection alone does not tell you whether an amount is high.
Open the full report for each compound, amount and sample date. Historical detections do not establish today’s concentration or a current violation.
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
76ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
44ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
9.6ppb
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.
0.22ppm
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A utility percentile does not tell you the level at your own tap.
2025 report; hardness from undated utility guidance
See the amount, the comparison and what it means. “Below” refers to the stated benchmark, not zero risk.
Moderately hard
The utility FAQ gives a category, not a dated amount.
County utility guidance. It does not establish the exact hardness delivered to every home or system; confirm incoming water for sizing.
1.6ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm disinfectant limit.
The displayed result is the report’s compliance average. Individual samples can be higher. Filtration can target disinfectant taste and odor.
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
18ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
6ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
3.0ppb
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.
0.030ppm
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A utility percentile does not tell you the level at your own tap.
2025 report; hardness from undated utility guidance
See the amount, the comparison and what it means. “Below” refers to the stated benchmark, not zero risk.
78mg/L as CaCO₃
≈ 4.6 grains per gallon
Lime-softening plant guidance before blending with other water. This is not a measurement of every customer’s incoming water.
2.6ppm
Report comparison: 4 ppm disinfectant limit.
The displayed result is the report’s compliance average. Individual samples can be higher. Filtration can target disinfectant taste and odor.
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
Not available
An amount has not been summarized for this provider.
This does not mean zero or prove that the substance is absent. Check the provider’s full report for the relevant year.
22.3ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
27.45ppb
Reported compliance value.
Reported compliance values differ from individual sample peaks. Check the full table for ranges, dates and how each result was calculated.
6.08ppb
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A 90th-percentile result is not your tap result or the highest sample. Below an action level does not mean zero risk; lead’s health goal is zero.
0.184ppm
90th percentile across sampled taps.
A utility percentile does not tell you the level at your own tap.
Provider-specific results not selected
Continue with your home details for general filtration guidance. We will not use another utility’s numbers as your result.
Find My Water System →A utility report does not describe a private well
County utility results cannot tell us what is in your well. Use current laboratory results to choose treatment for your water and size the equipment for your home.
Find My Water System →Explore well-water systemsTHE DETAILS BEHIND THE HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the available local reports below. Each table names its supplier and dates; results from different providers are not interchangeable. The provider selector changes your highlights, while this section keeps the county’s source tables together.
These are selected, dated report entries, not 34 different hazards or a test of your home. The PFAS results are from 2023. The source tables report no system-level MCL violations or lead/copper action-level exceedances; individual results and compliance calculations differ. See the source notes attached to each result.
ppm = mg/L; ppb = µg/L; ppt = ng/L. ND means below detection, not zero. MCL and MRDL are regulatory benchmarks reported in the source; action levels trigger system action. Annual averages, individual samples and household-tap percentiles are different measures. Compare like with like.
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloramines | 2.3 ppmReported compliance valueIndividual range: 0.5–5.2 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5)Individual samples differ from the compliance value. The source’s explanatory paragraph contains inconsistent figures; these are its table values. | 44 ppbReported compliance valueIndividual range: 9.3–107 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)Individual samples differ from the compliance value. The source’s explanatory paragraph contains inconsistent figures; these are its table values. | 76 ppbReported compliance valueIndividual range: 31.3–164 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Lead · household tap samplingFour sampled sites exceeded the action level; the system’s 90th-percentile result did not. | 9.6 ppb90th percentile | Action level 15 ppb in report | June 2023 Source |
| Copper · household tap samplingNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. | 0.22 ppm90th percentile | Action level 1.3 ppm | June 2023 Source |
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha emittersWholesale supply result, not a sample from every Charlotte County home. | 2.4 pCi/LReported levelIndividual range: 0.8–2.4 pCi/L | MCL 15 pCi/L | 2025 Source |
| Combined radium | 1.9 pCi/LReported levelIndividual range: 0.6–2.2 pCi/L | MCL 5 pCi/L | 2025 Source |
| Fluoride | 0.273 ppmReported level | MCL 4 ppm | January 2025 Source |
| Nitrate as nitrogen | 0.329 ppmReported level | MCL 10 ppm | January 2025 Source |
| Barium | 0.009 ppmReported level | MCL 2 ppm | January 2025 Source |
| Sodium | 46.5 ppmReported level | 160 ppm in source table | January 2025 Source |
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBAHistorical monitoring; not a current tap result. | 0.0075 ppbReported averageIndividual range: 0.0054–0.0096 ppb | No benchmark in this source table | 2023 Source |
| PFBS | 0.0055 ppbReported averageIndividual range: 0.0046–0.0067 ppb | No benchmark in this source table | 2023 Source |
| PFPeA | 0.0046 ppbReported averageIndividual range: 0.0040–0.0054 ppb | No benchmark in this source table | 2023 Source |
| PFHxAMRL means minimum reporting level; below MRL does not mean zero. | 0.0039 ppbReported averageIndividual range: Below MRL–0.0039 ppb | No benchmark in this source table | 2023 Source |
| PFOAThis historical table is not a current regulatory-compliance determination. | 0.0052 ppbReported averageIndividual range: Below MRL–0.0052 ppb | No benchmark in this source table | 2023 Source |
| PFOSThis historical table is not a current regulatory-compliance determination. | 0.0043 ppbReported averageIndividual range: Below MRL–0.0043 ppb | No benchmark in this source table | 2023 Source |
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1.6 ppmReported compliance valueIndividual range: 0.8–2.2 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 6 ppbReported compliance valueIndividual range: 1.9–6.9 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 18 ppbReported compliance valueIndividual range: 12–22 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | 2025 Source |
| Lead · household tap samplingNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. | 3.0 ppb90th percentile | Action level 15 ppb in report | June 2023 Source |
| Copper · household tap samplingNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. | 0.030 ppm90th percentile | Action level 1.3 ppm | June 2023 Source |
| Alpha emittersThe 2025 report carries forward this older sample. | 7.18 pCi/LReported level | MCL 15 pCi/L | June 2020 Source |
| Combined radium | 3.2 pCi/LReported level | MCL 5 pCi/L | June 2023 Source |
| Sodium | 71 ppmReported level | 160 ppm in source table | June 2023 Source |
| Barium | 0.0064 ppmReported level | MCL 2 ppm | June 2023 Source |
| Substance / indicator | Reported result | Benchmark in source | Sample year / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine and chloramines | 2.6 ppmReported compliance valueIndividual range: 0.6–5.4 ppm | MRDL 4 ppm | 2025 Source |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 27.45 ppbReported levelIndividual range: 26.4–28.5 ppb | MCL 60 ppb | August 2025 Source |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 22.3 ppbReported levelIndividual range: 22.1–22.5 ppb | MCL 80 ppb | August 2025 Source |
| Lead · household tap samplingOne sampled site exceeded the action level; the system’s 90th-percentile result did not. | 6.08 ppb90th percentile | Action level 15 ppb in report | July–August 2023 Source |
| Copper · household tap samplingNo sampled sites exceeded the action level. | 0.184 ppm90th percentile | Action level 1.3 ppm | July–August 2023 Source |
| Combined radium 226 + 228I: between the laboratory detection limit and practical quantitation limit. | 1.1 pCi/L (I)Reported level with laboratory qualifier | MCL 5 pCi/L | April 2021 Source |
| Nitrate as nitrogen | 0.10 ppmReported level | MCL 10 ppm | August 2025 Source |
| Sodium | 43.3 ppmReported level | 160 ppm in source table | December 2025 Source |
These results describe Charlotte County Utilities (FL5084100), not every home or water system in Charlotte County. Match this system to your water bill before using the results.
Source record: CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES · Selected test records: 2014-07-15 – 2023-12-01
Results come from different testing periods. A detection is not, by itself, a finding that water is unsafe. “Not detected” means below the test’s reporting level; it does not mean zero. Missing results mean we have not verified that data here.
The table shows each compound’s highest reported result and latest listed test date. Those may come from different samples. Results are in parts per trillion (ppt).
| Substance | Highest reported result | Latest listed test | Detected samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 5.2 ppt | 1 | |
| PFOS | 4.3 ppt | 1 | |
| PFBA | 9.6 ppt | 3 | |
| PFBS | 6.7 ppt | 3 | |
| PFPeA | 5.4 ppt | 3 | |
| PFHxA | 3.9 ppt | 1 |
MyTapWater reports lithium was tested and not detected. Selected lithium sample dates: 2023-02-21 – 2023-11-10
Selected historical tests, with their original dates. “Detected” means at least one positive result in the listed period. “Below reporting level” means all retrieved samples for that entry were below the reporting level. These older tests do not describe today’s water at your tap.
| Substance | Reported result | Sampling period |
|---|---|---|
| chromium | Detected | – |
| chlorate | Detected | – |
| chromium-6 | Detected | – |
| molybdenum | Detected | – |
| strontium | Detected | – |
| vanadium | Detected | – |
| cobalt | Below reporting level | – |
| 17-alpha-ethynylestradiol | Below reporting level | – |
| 17-beta-estradiol | Below reporting level | – |
| 4-androstene-3,17-dione | Below reporting level | – |
| bromomethane | Below reporting level | – |
| chloromethane | Below reporting level | – |
This is a selection of results from MyTapWater, which compiles public water-system records. Open the source for the complete tables, methods and reporting limits. Check your utility’s latest report and current notices for updates. Source
A list of tested substances is not a list of what a filter removes. Choose a system using its verified contaminant-reduction specifications and your water source. A softener addresses hardness. Use the published hardness for your provider or a home test to choose softening for scale control.
The county utility describes its water as moderately hard. It does not give a dated measurement for each system in that FAQ. Englewood’s 78 mg/L figure describes water leaving one treatment plant before blending. Test your incoming water before choosing softening for scale control. Source
No. A mailing address or ZIP code cannot confirm your water supplier. Check your bill for Charlotte County Utilities, the City of Punta Gorda, Englewood Water District or another provider. Private wells need their own water test. Source
No. The county’s 2025 Peace River report includes PFAS monitoring collected in 2023. Those dated utility results are not a current sample from your tap, a promise of filter performance or a current compliance determination. Source
No. Utility reports describe particular systems and sample periods. Plumbing, service lines and treatment already in a home can change the result at the tap.
No. Select equipment by its specific tested or certified reduction claims and rated flow. A long contaminant list is not evidence that a particular system removes every item.
No result rows match that search. Try another substance or clear your search.
Next, match the equipment to your home and water source.
These labels compare a reported result with its stated benchmark. They are not a blanket safety rating. Health goals, compliance limits, action levels and reporting thresholds mean different things.
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More about your local water
For Port Charlotte, start with the named provider and source dates above. Where a separate city dataset is not available, this guide uses Charlotte County reference records. Those records describe the listed utility, not every home in the city.
This Port Charlotte guide uses the named utility records from our county reports. The provider name, dates and source on each result show which system it describes. City boundaries alone do not identify your supplier.
USGS classifies 0–60 mg/L as soft, 61–120 as moderately hard, 121–180 as hard and above 180 as very hard. These describe mineral content, not a health-based limit. A regional map cannot replace a home hardness test.
USGS hardness classifications and limitationsFiltration can address taste, odor, sediment and specific substances when the treatment is designed for them. A softener reduces calcium and magnesium. Your water source, actual hardness and household flow needs guide the combination.
Compare filters and softenersA county or utility report does not test your plumbing or private well. It also cannot prove that a particular filter removes every substance shown. Check the exact system’s treatment stages and verified claims for your goal.
What a whole-house filter can addressA city name, mailing address or ZIP code alone does not establish your water supplier. Municipal systems, county utilities and private wells can serve different addresses in the same area.
Bathroom count and simultaneous water use help size the filter. Your plumber checks the main water line, installation space and drain access. Condos and homes with shared plumbing may need building approval or a different installation.
For a private well, use a current well-water test to choose treatment. Public utility reports do not measure your well.
FROM REPORT TO BETTER WATER
Use the local report as a starting point, then choose the right system size and treatment options.
Match the supplier on your bill. For a private well, use current test results.
Tell us the home details needed for sizing and whether you want dedicated fluoride treatment.
Hire and pay a licensed plumber to confirm the installation layout, water pressure and space requirements.
Water reports, hardness guidance and a starting point for your home.
View water report →Water reports, hardness guidance and a starting point for your home.
View water report →A useful local question
This guide uses the named utility records from our county reports, with local utility links where available. The supplier, sampling period and source stay attached to each result. Confirm the provider on your bill before applying a result to your home.
Check the water-hardness highlight for the selected provider. It distinguishes a utility result, a regional estimate and unavailable data. A regional estimate is not a measurement of treated water at your tap. Test your incoming water to confirm hardness for system sizing.
A softener is recommended for scale control when the reported or measured hardness supports it. The recommendation beside the highlights explains that distinction. Unknown hardness is not zero; test it before selecting and programming a softener.
Start with a whole-house filter sized for your bathrooms and simultaneous water use. Match its treatment media and verified model-specific reduction claims to your goals. A softener reduces hardness minerals. You choose, hire and pay your own licensed plumber for installation.
No. Answer the home-sizing questions to get started. Your licensed plumber confirms the installation fit. A street address is not required in the matching form.
Each highlight links to its source. Open the full report for the longer tables, sampling details and additional source documents. A date on one result does not update every other result on the page.
Utility measurements take priority over regional estimates when they are available for that provider. Source dates are preserved. Hardness is converted using mg/L as CaCO₃ ÷ 17.1; regional estimates are not presented as home measurements.
Your water → your home → your system
Choose the system size, keep useful existing equipment, and review your filtration goals.