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Eagleby Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Water Hardness

236mg/L
Very Hard

Source

mixed

pH Level

8.1

neutral = 7.0

Lead

0.003 mg/L

✓ Below action level

TDS

603.2 mg/L

Est. Daily Cost

A$0.75

energy & soap waste

236mg/L as CaCO₃Very Hard

0–60

mg/L

Soft

61–120

mg/L

Moderately Hard

121–180

mg/L

Hard

180+

mg/L

Very Hard

Appliance Damage Report

In Eagleby, your appliances are currently losing 31% efficiency due to mineral buildup.

ApplianceIn EaglebySoft Water CityEfficiency Loss
Kettle
1.8 yrs
8.5 yrs-79%
Washing Machine
4.9 yrs
12 yrs-59%
Water Heater
6.2 yrs
15 yrs-59%

Regional Water Comparison

How Eagleby compares to its nearest neighbours

CityHardnessRiskSource
Eagleby, Queensland236 mg/L🔴 Very Hardmixed
Shailer Park, Queensland232 mg/L🔴 Very Hardmixed
Slacks Creek, Queensland212.5 mg/L🔴 Very Hardmixed
Ormeau, Queensland201 mg/L🔴 Very Hardmixed
Kingston, Queensland279 mg/L🔴 Very Hardmixed

National Benchmark

How Eagleby compares to the Australia average

BenchmarkHardnessAppliance Risk
Eagleby236 mg/L🔴 High
Australia National Avg125 mg/L🟠 Moderate
Boronia Top Rated5 mg/L🟢 None

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What Makes Eagleby's Water Unique?

Local geology and source profile

Source: MixedTDS: 603.2 mg/LpH: 8.1

Eagleby's drinking water is supplied by Logan Water (Logan City Council Water) as water retailer, with bulk supply from Seqwater drawing from Lake Wivenhoe, Lake Somerset, and dominant Lockyer Valley groundwater through the south-east Queensland water grid for the Logan City LGA southern coastal distribution in Queensland. Water hardness in Eagleby is measured at 236 mg/L — classified as very hard, exceeding the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) aesthetic guideline of 200 mg/L published by NHMRC. Eagleby — a working-class residential suburb in the southern Logan City LGA on the Coomera River, adjacent to the Gold Coast City boundary, known for the Eagleby shopping centre and the established residential community of the Logan–Gold Coast boundary corridor — carries very hard supply consistent with the broader Logan City hard supply profile.

Eagleby's elevated hardness reflects the dominant Lockyer Valley groundwater supplement proportion in the southern Logan City SEQ supply blend. Lake Wivenhoe and Somerset contribute moderately soft surface water from Triassic–Jurassic granite terrain of the Great Dividing Range, but Seqwater's heavy supplementation from the Lockyer Valley alluvial aquifer — percolating through mineralised Jurassic–Cretaceous carbonate-cemented Darling Downs formations — elevates the southern Logan coastal distribution to 236 mg/L and TDS 603.2 mg/L. Eagleby's hardness is consistent with the broader Logan City southern coastal supply range (Marsden 280 mg/L, Jimboomba 217 mg/L).

Eagleby residents face significant daily limescale challenges — kettle descaling every one to two weeks is common, shower screens accumulate deposits, and hot water systems require regular inspection. Under Queensland water restrictions, outdoor watering is limited. The elevated lead reading (0.003 mg/L) warrants briefly running the cold tap before use. Logan Water provides water quality data online, with all ADWG health standards consistently met throughout the Logan City distribution network.

Geology & Source: Supplied by Logan Water (Logan City Council) with bulk supply from Seqwater via Lake Wivenhoe and Lake Somerset, supplemented by dominant Lockyer Valley groundwater through the south-east Queensland water grid — the Eagleby Logan City southern coastal supply carries very hard water at 236 mg/L with elevated TDS of 603.2 mg/L, reflecting the dominant Lockyer Valley groundwater proportion in the Logan City southern distribution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagleby's water safe to drink?
Yes. Eagleby's water meets all federal safety standards. The hardness is 236 mg/L (Very Hard), which is safe to drink. High hardness affects appliances and taste, but poses no health risk.
Do I need a water softener in Eagleby?
At 236 mg/L (Very Hard), Eagleby's water will cause significant limescale on kettles, washing machines, and water heaters. A water softener or descaler is strongly recommended to extend appliance lifespan and reduce energy bills by up to 31%.
How does Eagleby compare to the Australia average?
The Australia national average is 125 mg/L. Eagleby at 236 mg/L is 111 mg/L above the national average. The softest major city is Boronia at just 5 mg/L.