The Springs
Neighborhood water quality report
The Springs (built 1970s-1980s, ~700 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 Longwood Utilities.
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
62/100
Severity score
#4 of 6
Rank in Longwood
City of Longwood Utilities
Served by
700
Approx. homes
What's in The Springs's water
These readings reflect the City of Longwood Utilities service zone that supplies The Springs, 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
13 gpgConsistently high citywide — scale on fixtures and appliances is the top complaint.
Source: City of Longwood Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Chlorine / Chloramine
3.5 ppmPersistent taste and skin-dryness complaints reported by residents.
Source: City of Longwood Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Trihalomethanes
50 ppbDisinfection byproduct — levels spike in warmer summer months.
Source: City of Longwood Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
PFAS / PFOA
3.4 pptDetected in recent monitoring; varies by service zone and proximity to industrial/airport sites.
Source: City of Longwood Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Iron
0.11 ppmOccasional staining reports in older service areas.
Source: City of Longwood Utilities — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Sediment
Low-ModerateOccasional turbidity from main breaks or flushing.
Source: City of Longwood 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 The Springs
ZIP codes: 32750
What we typically install in The Springs
- 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 Longwood 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 Longwood Utilities
City-operated system serving Longwood.
Maintenance
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
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The Springs water questions
Is the water hard in The Springs, Longwood FL?+
Yes — The Springs in Longwood, Florida tests in the high hardness range, in line with Longwood's citywide average of 13 gpg. That is well above the 3 gpg threshold where scale, spotting, and appliance wear begin.
What is the biggest water problem in The Springs?+
Hardness is the top concern, measured at 13 gpg against a reference of Soft < 3 gpg. The Springs (built 1970s-1980s, ~700 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 The Springs get its water?+
The Springs is served by City (City of Longwood). 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 The Springs?+
Yes. Shield Water Solutions installs whole-house filtration and softening throughout The Springs and all of Longwood, Seminole County, Florida. Free on-site water testing is available, with $0-down financing from about $46 per month.
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