Fraser Heights Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
42.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.07
energy & soap waste
Source: Health Canada Water Quality · Updated 2026
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 Fraser Heights, your appliances are currently losing 3% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fraser Heights | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.8 yrs | 8.5 yrs | — |
| Washing Machine | 12.7 yrs | 12 yrs | — |
| Water Heater | 14.6 yrs | 15 yrs | -3% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fraser Heights compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fraser Heights, British Columbia | 25 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
| Guildford, British Columbia | 18.5 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
| Fleetwood, British Columbia | 90.5 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
| Cape Horn, British Columbia | 93.5 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
| Surrey City Centre, British Columbia | 93.5 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
National Benchmark
How Fraser Heights compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fraser Heights | 25 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| Canada National Avg | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fraser Heights's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fraser Heights (a prosperous family neighbourhood in north Surrey, BC, near the Coquitlam border at 104 Avenue and 152 Street — characterised by large lots, forested ravines, and spectacular mountain views across the Fraser Valley) receives its drinking water through the City of Surrey, purchasing bulk supply from Metro Vancouver (GVWD) — sourced from the protected Capilano, Seymour, and Coquitlam mountain watersheds. Water is treated at the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant using ozonation, biofiltration, UV disinfection, and chloramination, fully meeting the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ). Hardness in the Fraser Heights distribution zone is 25 mg/L (1.5 gpg) — classified as soft by Health Canada, among the softest Surrey sub-zones.
Fraser Heights' very soft 25 mg/L reflects the fundamentally insoluble Coast Mountain granodiorite and gneiss of the Metro Vancouver watershed — the same water supplying all Metro Vancouver municipalities. At 25 mg/L, Fraser Heights sits among the softest Metro Vancouver sub-zones measured, consistent with receiving a primarily Capilano or Seymour reservoir feed through the North Surrey distribution network with minimal opportunity for additional mineral pickup along the distribution route.
With 25 mg/L of hardness, Fraser Heights homes are completely scale-free — very occasional kettle cleaning is sufficient. Hot water tanks and appliances have outstanding longevity. The City of Surrey provides water quality information at surrey.ca. Residents relocating to Fraser Heights from harder-water markets (Alberta, Interior BC, Ontario) will notice the dramatic improvement in scale-free household conditions consistent with Metro Vancouver's exceptional soft water supply.
Geology & Source: Supplied by City of Surrey from Metro Vancouver (GVWD) mountain reservoir water — the Fraser Heights north Surrey distribution zone retains very soft Coast Mountain character at 25 mg/L (1.5 gpg).