Eringate-Centennial-West Deane Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
lake
pH Level
8.2
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.004 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
599.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.63
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 Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, your appliances are currently losing 32% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Eringate-Centennial-West Deane | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -80% |
| Washing Machine | 4.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -60% |
| Water Heater | 6.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -59% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Eringate-Centennial-West Deane compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, Ontario | 238 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Etobicoke West Mall, Ontario | 190 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Etobicoke, Ontario | 190 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Markland Wood, Ontario | 199 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview, Ontario | 239 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
National Benchmark
How Eringate-Centennial-West Deane compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Eringate-Centennial-West Deane | 238 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| Canada National Avg | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Eringate-Centennial-West Deane's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Eringate-Centennial-West Deane (a residential west Etobicoke community near Burnhamthorpe Road and Kipling Avenue — an established post-war neighbourhood of bungalows and semi-detached homes in the Etobicoke plateau, bounded by Centennial Park with its famous ski hill to the south and the Mimico Creek ravine to the east, home to a significant South Asian and European immigrant community) receives its drinking water from the City of Toronto, drawing from Lake Ontario via the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant. Water is treated using ozonation, biofiltration, UV disinfection, and chloramination, meeting all Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ) standards. Hardness in this distribution zone is 238 mg/L (13.9 gpg) — classified as very hard by Health Canada, with TDS of 600 mg/L, consistent with the west Etobicoke distribution corridor.
Eringate-Centennial-West Deane receives F.J. Horgan plant Lake Ontario supply through the west Etobicoke distribution network — the same characteristically very hard Lake Ontario source as all Toronto boroughs. The 238 mg/L is consistent with the adjacent Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (239 mg/L), Kingsview Village-The Westway (240 mg/L), and Eringate-Centennial-West Deane's broader west Etobicoke supply corridor.
At 238 mg/L, Eringate-Centennial-West Deane residents face persistent scale challenges — kettle and showerhead descaling every one to two weeks is typical. Hot water tanks accumulate scale and benefit from annual inspection and flushing. The City of Toronto provides water quality information at toronto.ca/water. The neighbourhood's post-war housing stock warrants lead service line review for pre-1955 properties through the City's replacement programme under Health Canada precautionary guidance.
Geology & Source: Supplied by City of Toronto from Lake Ontario via the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant — the Eringate-Centennial-West Deane west Etobicoke distribution zone carries very hard water at 238 mg/L (13.9 gpg), consistent with the west Etobicoke supply corridor.