Strawberry Hill Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.6
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
178.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.21
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 Strawberry Hill, your appliances are currently losing 11% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Strawberry Hill | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -18% |
| Washing Machine | 10.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -11% |
| Water Heater | 12.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -17% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Strawberry Hill compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Strawberry Hill, British Columbia | 79.5 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
| Delta, British Columbia | 5 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
| Newton, British Columbia | 61 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
| North Delta, British Columbia | 39.5 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
| Whalley, British Columbia | 35 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
National Benchmark
How Strawberry Hill compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Strawberry Hill | 79.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| Canada National Avg | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Strawberry Hill's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Strawberry Hill (the Strawberry Hill residential and commercial area in south-central Newton, Surrey, near the 72nd Avenue and 128th Street corridor) receives its drinking water from the City of Surrey's integrated water system, blending Metro Vancouver (GVWD) mountain reservoir bulk supply with a significant proportion of local groundwater from the Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer in this south-central Surrey distribution sub-zone. 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) standards. Hardness is 79.5 mg/L (4.6 gpg) — classified as moderately hard by Health Canada, elevated above Metro Vancouver's mountain source baseline due to the local aquifer component.
Strawberry Hill's south-central Surrey location places it within the Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer influence zone — a productive glaciofluvial aquifer beneath the Fraser-Whatcom lowland containing calcareous material from Cretaceous Nanaimo Group limestone clasts. Surrey sub-zones further from the Metro Vancouver transmission axis and closer to the local well fields show higher hardness (Fleetwood 90.5 mg/L, Strawberry Hill 79.5 mg/L) compared to northern Surrey areas receiving predominantly Metro Vancouver supply (Guildford 18.5 mg/L, Cloverdale 31 mg/L). The 79.5 mg/L reflects the Strawberry Hill sub-zone's intermediate position in the Surrey supply blend spectrum.
At 79.5 mg/L, Strawberry Hill residents experience moderate scale deposits on tap aerators and kettle elements — descaling every two months is adequate. Hot water tanks operate reliably at this hardness without dedicated treatment. The City of Surrey provides zone-specific water quality information at surrey.ca, including hardness data by distribution area, allowing residents to understand their specific supply blend characteristics.
Geology & Source: Supplied by City of Surrey from Metro Vancouver (GVWD) bulk water with significant Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer groundwater blending in the Strawberry Hill–Newton distribution sub-zone — local aquifer dissolution elevates hardness to 79.5 mg/L (4.6 gpg) in this south-central Surrey neighbourhood.