Highland Lakes
Neighborhood water quality report
Highland Lakes (built 1980s-1990s, ~1100 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 Leesburg Utilities.
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
67/100
Severity score
#2 of 5
Rank in Leesburg
City of Leesburg Utilities
Served by
1,100
Approx. homes
What's in Highland Lakes's water
These readings reflect the City of Leesburg Utilities service zone that supplies Highland Lakes, 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
9 gpgConsistently high citywide — scale on fixtures and appliances is the top complaint.
Source: City of Leesburg Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Chlorine / Chloramine
3.4 ppmPersistent taste and skin-dryness complaints reported by residents.
Source: City of Leesburg Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Trihalomethanes
37 ppbDisinfection byproduct — levels spike in warmer summer months.
Source: City of Leesburg Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
PFAS / PFOA
5.9 pptDetected in recent monitoring; varies by service zone and proximity to industrial/airport sites.
Source: City of Leesburg Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Iron
0.21 ppmOccasional staining reports in older service areas.
Source: City of Leesburg Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Sediment
Low-ModerateOccasional turbidity from main breaks or flushing.
Source: City of Leesburg Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
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 Highland Lakes
ZIP codes: 34748
What we typically install in Highland Lakes
- 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 Leesburg Consumer Confidence Reports, EPA ECHO monitoring, and Shield field tests in this subdivision. Individual homes vary with plumbing age and irrigation setup.
Water system
City of Leesburg Utilities
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Maintenance
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
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Highland Lakes water questions
Is the water hard in Highland Lakes, Leesburg FL?+
Yes — Highland Lakes in Leesburg, Florida tests in the high hardness range, in line with Leesburg's citywide average of 9 gpg. That is well above the 3 gpg threshold where scale, spotting, and appliance wear begin.
What is the biggest water problem in Highland Lakes?+
Hardness is the top concern, measured at 9 gpg against a reference of Soft < 3 gpg. Highland Lakes (built 1980s-1990s, ~1100 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 Highland Lakes get its water?+
Highland Lakes is served by City (City of Leesburg). 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 Highland Lakes?+
Yes. Shield Water Solutions installs whole-house filtration and softening throughout Highland Lakes and all of Leesburg, Lake County, Florida. Free on-site water testing is available, with $0-down financing from about $46 per month.
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