What is the hardness of our drinking water?
The average hardness of the drinking water in Palm Coast is about 100 mg/L (or expressed in different units, about 6 grains per gallon). In Palm Coast, since the water is soft, dish washing and clothes washing require less detergent than in cities that have hard water. Soft water is 100 mg/L or less. Hard water is 200 mg/L or more.