Lake Saunders Estates
Neighborhood water quality report
Lake Saunders Estates (built 1990s, ~350 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 Tavares Public Works.
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
74/100
Severity score
#2 of 5
Rank in Tavares
City of Tavares Public Works
Served by
350
Approx. homes
What's in Lake Saunders Estates's water
These readings reflect the City of Tavares Public Works service zone that supplies Lake Saunders Estates, 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
15 gpgConsistently high citywide — scale on fixtures and appliances is the top complaint.
Source: City of Tavares Public Works — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Chlorine / Chloramine
2.8 ppmPersistent taste and skin-dryness complaints reported by residents.
Source: City of Tavares Public Works — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Trihalomethanes
64 ppbDisinfection byproduct — levels spike in warmer summer months.
Source: City of Tavares Public Works — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
PFAS / PFOA
8.1 pptDetected in recent monitoring; varies by service zone and proximity to industrial/airport sites.
Source: City of Tavares Public Works — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Iron
0.28 ppmOccasional staining reports in older service areas.
Source: City of Tavares Public Works — CCR link not yet confirmed. Look it up on EPA SDWIS
Sediment
Low-ModerateOccasional turbidity from main breaks or flushing.
Source: City of Tavares Public Works — 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 Lake Saunders Estates
ZIP codes: 32778
What we typically install in Lake Saunders Estates
- 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 Tavares 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 Tavares Public Works
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Maintenance
Last reviewed July 29, 2026
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Lake Saunders Estates water questions
Is the water hard in Lake Saunders Estates, Tavares FL?+
Yes — Lake Saunders Estates in Tavares, Florida tests in the high hardness range, in line with Tavares's citywide average of 15 gpg. That is well above the 3 gpg threshold where scale, spotting, and appliance wear begin.
What is the biggest water problem in Lake Saunders Estates?+
Hardness is the top concern, measured at 15 gpg against a reference of Soft < 3 gpg. Lake Saunders Estates (built 1990s, ~350 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.
Where does Lake Saunders Estates get its water?+
Lake Saunders Estates is served by City (City of Tavares). 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 Lake Saunders Estates?+
Yes. Shield Water Solutions installs whole-house filtration and softening throughout Lake Saunders Estates and all of Tavares, Lake County, Florida. Free on-site water testing is available, with $0-down financing from about $46 per month.
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