City Water vs. Well Water in Citrus County

City Water in Citrus County

City water (municipal water) is available in Inverness, Crystal River, and some surrounding areas. It's treated by the municipality to meet EPA drinking water standards — disinfected with chlorine or chloramine, and tested regularly. However, city water in Citrus County is still very hard (10–18 GPG after treatment) and often has a noticeable chlorine taste and odor.

Common city water issues: Hard water scale, chlorine taste and odor, chloramine byproducts.

Recommended treatment: Water softener for hardness, whole-house carbon filter for chlorine taste and odor, reverse osmosis for drinking water.

Well Water in Citrus County

Most Citrus County homes use private wells drawing from the Floridan Aquifer. Well water is not regulated or tested by any government agency — you are responsible for knowing what's in your water. Citrus County well water is typically very hard (15–30+ GPG) and often contains iron, hydrogen sulfide, and sediment.

Common well water issues: Extreme hardness, iron staining, sulfur odor, sediment, bacteria (in some cases).

Recommended treatment: Water softener for hardness, iron filter or air injection system for iron and sulfur, sediment filter, annual bacteria testing.

Which Is Better?

Neither is inherently better — both require treatment for optimal quality in Citrus County. City water is regulated and disinfected, but still very hard and often tastes of chlorine. Well water is free of chlorine but requires more comprehensive treatment. Aqua Logic serves both city water and well water customers throughout Citrus County.