Fleetwood Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)

Fleetwood (a residential community in northeast Surrey, adjacent to the Langley border) receives its drinking water from the City of Surrey's integrated water system, blending Metro Vancouver (GVWD) mountain reservoir bulk supply with a substantial proportion of local groundwater from the Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer — a productive glaciofluvial aquifer beneath the Fraser-Whatcom lowland. Water is treated at the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant and Surrey's local well-water facilities, meeting all Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ) requirements. Hardness in the Fleetwood distribution sub-zone is 90.5 mg/L (5.3 gpg) — classified as moderately hard by Health Canada, one of Surrey's harder supply zones due to a higher local aquifer component.

Fleetwood's inland position in northeast Surrey, close to the Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer recharge zone, means this sub-zone draws a proportionally higher share of local well water than Surrey's northern or coastal communities. The Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer is recharged through glaciofluvial gravels containing calcareous material from Cretaceous Nanaimo Group limestone and sandstone clasts, producing groundwater with moderate calcium content. As this aquifer water blends with Metro Vancouver's ultra-soft mountain reservoir supply in Fleetwood's distribution network, the combined hardness rises to the 90.5 mg/L observed at the tap.

At 90.5 mg/L, Fleetwood residents experience moderate scale deposits on kettle elements and tap aerators — descaling every two months is advisable. Hot water tanks benefit from periodic inspection and annual flushing. Surrey provides zone-specific water quality information at surrey.ca, including hardness data by distribution area, allowing residents to understand their specific supply characteristics and select appropriate treatment options if desired.