Orange Park, Florida’s Home
for Water Softeners, Water Filters,
& Water Delivery

Yes, Orange Park tap water is treated and monitored to meet drinking water standards. However, water that meets regulatory standards can still contain minerals, disinfectants, and disinfection byproducts that affect taste, odor, scale, and overall water quality.

Yes. Water in Clay County, where Orange Park water is supplied from, is typically classified as moderately hard to hard, often ranging from about 120 to 200 mg/L. Hard water is not a health concern, but it can leave scale on faucets and fixtures, create spots on dishes, reduce soap lather, and contribute to buildup inside appliances. A water softener can help reduce these hard water issues throughout the home.

Yes. Chlorine was detected at 1.9 ppm in the Orange Park grid. Chlorine helps disinfect drinking water, but it can also create a noticeable taste or smell at the tap. A whole-house water filter or reverse osmosis drinking water system can help reduce chlorine taste and odor.

Yes. Haloacetic acids, also called HAA5, were detected at 24.13 ppb, and total trihalomethanes, also called TTHMs, were detected at 23.97 ppb in the Orange Park grid. Still, many homeowners choose filtration because disinfection byproducts can be a concern for taste, odor, and long-term peace of mind.

Lead and copper are measured using 90th percentile tap sampling results. In the Orange Park grid, lead was reported at 0.00053 ppb, and copper was reported at 0.032 ppm. These results were below action levels. However, lead can still enter water through older plumbing, fixtures, or service lines, which is why some homeowners choose reverse osmosis drinking water filtration for added protection.

Yes. Fluoride was detected at 0.2 ppm in the Orange Park grid. Some homeowners are comfortable with fluoride in municipal water, while others prefer to reduce it in their drinking water. Reverse osmosis is one of the most common options for reducing fluoride at the kitchen sink.

Testing for the Orange Park grid showed barium at 0.019 ppm, fluoride at 0.2 ppm, mercury at 0.046 ppb, sodium at 12 ppm, chlorine at 1.9 ppm, HAA5 at 24.13 ppb, and TTHMs at 23.97 ppb. Lead was reported at 0.00053 ppb, and copper was reported at 0.032 ppm using 90th percentile tap sampling. These results can still affect water tastes, smells, and performs in the home.

Yes. Mercury was detected at 0.046 ppb in the Orange Park grid. While the detected level is low, some homeowners still prefer added drinking water protection. Reverse osmosis can help reduce many dissolved substances at the kitchen sink.

Many Orange Park homeowners benefit from both filtration and softening. A water softener can help reduce scale, spotting, and hard water buildup. A whole-house filter can help improve taste and odor throughout the home. Reverse osmosis is often the best fit for more refined drinking water at the kitchen sink, especially for homeowners concerned about chlorine, fluoride, lead, mercury, or disinfection byproducts.

You can access the most recent Orange Park Water Quality Report here.