Carbonates in Maitland Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Carbonates in the Water Supply of Maitland Florida Homes

Carbonates are dissolved mineral compounds commonly found with calcium and magnesium, and they’re a frequent cause of scale on faucets, showerheads, and inside appliances. In Maitland — where much of the Orlando-area water comes from the Floridan aquifer and is typically hard — these minerals can leave spots on glassware and make soap harder to lather. Homeowners around Lake Lily, Lake Maitland and neighborhoods like Dommerich Estates often notice the same chalky residue that signals carbonate-related buildup.

Bicarbonates are closely related to carbonates and play a big role in water alkalinity and how quickly scale forms. When hot water is used, bicarbonates can react with hardness minerals and create the chalky deposits you find in kettles, water heaters and on heating elements. In Maitland’s humid subtropical climate, that persistent scaling can make cleaning more difficult and reduce appliance efficiency over time, so controlling both carbonates and bicarbonates helps keep systems running smoothly.