Hockaday Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~0–59 mg/L
Softestimated · not lab-verified
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
26.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.08
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 Hockaday, your appliances are currently losing 4% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Hockaday | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -4% |
| Washing Machine | 11.5 yrs | 12 yrs | -4% |
| Water Heater | 14.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -4% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Hockaday compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hockaday, British Columbia | ≈ 0–59 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
| Burke Mountain, British Columbia | ≈ 120–179 mg/L | High | 🟠 Hard |
| Coquitlam, British Columbia | ≈ 0–60 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
| Westwood Plateau, British Columbia | ≈ 0–60 mg/L | Medium | 🟢 Soft |
| Glenwood, British Columbia | ≈ 0–60 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
National Benchmark
How Hockaday compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Hockaday | ≈ 0–59 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| Canada National Avg | 140 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Hockaday's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
No specific water utility or supply serving Hockaday, British Columbia, has been identified. The City of Coquitlam and City of Port Coquitlam draw from the Metro Vancouver (GVWD) Coquitlam Lake reservoir. Water for the Hockaday east Metro Vancouver distribution sub-zone originates here, providing soft water consistent with the Metro Vancouver inner Coquitlam soft supply. However, direct data for Hockaday itself is unavailable, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact treatment and distribution specifics.
Because Hockaday is not a recognized community with published reports, details about its specific watershed or geological influences are missing. British Columbia's water sources generally exhibit a wide range of characteristics due to its varied geology. This can include soft glacial meltwater found in mountainous areas or harder groundwater from sedimentary basins. Without targeted geological information for Hockaday, it’s impossible to describe the local rock formations or their impact on water hardness.
Given the lack of specific hardness category information for Hockaday, providing practical advice on appliance care or pipe maintenance isn't feasible. Homeowners in areas with unstudied water supplies are often advised to conduct their own testing if they rely on private wells or systems. General Canadian guidelines recommend monitoring parameters like hardness and total dissolved solids, but without site-specific data for Hockaday, these recommendations remain general.
Geology & Source: Coquitlam Lake reservoir; soft water (1.9 gpg)
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