Oviedo, FL · Seminole County

Cardinal Oaks Cove

Q: Is the water hard in Cardinal Oaks Cove, Oviedo FL?

Yes — Cardinal Oaks Cove in Oviedo, Florida tests in the high hardness range, in line with Oviedo's citywide average of 10 gpg. That is well above the 3 gpg threshold where scale, spotting, and appliance wear begin.

Q: What is the biggest water problem in Cardinal Oaks Cove?

Hardness is the top concern, measured at 10 gpg against a reference of Soft < 3 gpg. Cardinal Oaks Cove (built 1990s, ~300 homes) is served by the municipal system; hardness is the dominant complaint, with softener use common and occasional discoloration in older sections of the neighborhood.

Q: Where does Cardinal Oaks Cove get its water?

Cardinal Oaks Cove is served by City (City of Oviedo). Municipal supply is drawn from the Floridan Aquifer, disinfected, and delivered without softening — hardness minerals remain in the water at the tap.

Q: Does Shield Water Solutions install in Cardinal Oaks Cove?

Yes. Shield Water Solutions installs whole-house filtration and softening throughout Cardinal Oaks Cove and all of Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida. Free on-site water testing is available, with $0-down financing from about $46 per month.

Neighborhood water quality report

Cardinal Oaks Cove (built 1990s, ~300 homes) is served by the municipal system; hardness is the dominant complaint, with softener use common and occasional discoloration in older sections of the neighborhood.

Water here is delivered by City of Oviedo Public Works · 2024 CCR.

Last reviewed July 29, 2026

52/100

Severity score

#6 of 7

Rank in Oviedo

City of Oviedo Public Works

Served by

300

Approx. homes

What's in Cardinal Oaks Cove's water

These readings reflect the City of Oviedo Public Works service zone that supplies Cardinal Oaks Cove, 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 gpg

Soft < 3 gpghigh

Consistently high citywide — scale on fixtures and appliances is the top complaint.

Source: City of Oviedo Public Works 2024 CCR

Chlorine / Chloramine

4.0 ppm

EPA MRDL 4 ppmmoderate

Persistent taste and skin-dryness complaints reported by residents.

Source: City of Oviedo Public Works 2024 CCR

Trihalomethanes

44 ppb

EPA MCL 80 ppbmoderate

Disinfection byproduct — levels spike in warmer summer months.

Source: City of Oviedo Public Works 2024 CCR

PFAS / PFOA

8.3 ppt

EPA MCL 4 pptlow

Detected in recent monitoring; varies by service zone and proximity to industrial/airport sites.

Source: City of Oviedo Public Works 2024 CCR

Iron

0.16 ppm

EPA SMCL 0.3 ppmlow

Occasional staining reports in older service areas.

Source: City of Oviedo Public Works 2024 CCR

Sediment

Low-Moderate

—low

Occasional turbidity from main breaks or flushing.

Source: City of Oviedo Public Works 2024 CCR

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.

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Streets we service in Cardinal Oaks Cove

cardinal oaksbroadway

ZIP codes: 32765

What we typically install in Cardinal Oaks Cove

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 Oviedo Consumer Confidence Reports, EPA ECHO monitoring, and Shield field tests in this subdivision. Individual homes vary with plumbing age and irrigation setup.

Sources & citations

Water system

City of Oviedo Public Works

City-operated system serving Oviedo; nearby unincorporated areas fall under Seminole County.

Primary reference

2024 Consumer Confidence Report Cross-check the system on EPA SDWIS ↗

Maintenance

Last reviewed July 29, 2026

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