Redbird
Neighborhood water quality report
Redbird (built 1980s-1990s, ~500 homes) sits on a service zone with higher chlorine/chloramine residuals; expect noticeable taste and heavier scale buildup on fixtures and water heaters.
Water here is delivered by City of Altamonte Springs Public Works · 2024 CCR.
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
77/100
Severity score
#2 of 7
Rank in Altamonte Springs
City of Altamonte Springs Public Works
Served by
500
Approx. homes
What's in Redbird's water
These readings reflect the City of Altamonte Springs Public Works service zone that supplies Redbird, adjusted for the neighborhood's plumbing age and source blending. Utility reporting is system-wide, so a free on-site test is what confirms your exact numbers.
Hardness
10 gpgConsistently high citywide — scale on fixtures and appliances is the top complaint.
Chlorine / Chloramine
3.6 ppmPersistent taste and skin-dryness complaints reported by residents.
Trihalomethanes
42 ppbDisinfection byproduct — levels spike in warmer summer months.
PFAS / PFOA
6.6 pptDetected in recent monitoring; varies by service zone and proximity to industrial/airport sites.
Iron
0.23 ppmOccasional staining reports in older service areas.
Sediment
Low-ModerateOccasional turbidity from main breaks or flushing.
Not yet tested here
Utility reports cover the system average, not your street. Lead from home plumbing, PFAS at your specific well field, and iron picked up in older service lines never show up in a citywide number.
Book a free on-site testStreets we service in Redbird
ZIP codes: 32701
What we typically install in Redbird
- Whole-house catalytic carbon for chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts
- Ion-exchange softener tuned to your measured grain hardness
- Optional PFAS-rated media stage where utility testing warrants it
- Under-sink reverse osmosis for drinking and ice water
Neighborhood readings are estimates derived from Altamonte Springs Consumer Confidence Reports, EPA ECHO monitoring, and Shield field tests in this subdivision. Individual homes vary with plumbing age and irrigation setup.
Water system
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Maintenance
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
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Redbird water questions
Is the water hard in Redbird, Altamonte Springs FL?+
Yes — Redbird in Altamonte Springs, Florida tests in the moderate hardness range, in line with Altamonte Springs's citywide average of 10 gpg. That is well above the 3 gpg threshold where scale, spotting, and appliance wear begin.
What is the biggest water problem in Redbird?+
Hardness is the top concern, measured at 10 gpg against a reference of Soft < 3 gpg. Redbird (built 1980s-1990s, ~500 homes) sits on a service zone with higher chlorine/chloramine residuals; expect noticeable taste and heavier scale buildup on fixtures and water heaters.
Where does Redbird get its water?+
Redbird is served by City (City of Altamonte Springs). Municipal supply is drawn from the Floridan Aquifer, disinfected, and delivered without softening — hardness minerals remain in the water at the tap.
Does Shield Water Solutions install in Redbird?+
Yes. Shield Water Solutions installs whole-house filtration and softening throughout Redbird and all of Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida. Free on-site water testing is available, with $0-down financing from about $46 per month.
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