Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview 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
605.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.64
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 Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview, your appliances are currently losing 32% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -80% |
| Washing Machine | 4.8 yrs | 12 yrs | -60% |
| Water Heater | 6 yrs | 15 yrs | -60% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview, Ontario | 239 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Kingsview Village-The Westway, Ontario | 240 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Princess-Rosethorn, Ontario | 240 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Humber Heights-Westmount, Ontario | 239.5 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Edenbridge-Humber Valley, Ontario | 237.5 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
National Benchmark
How Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview | 239 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| Canada National Avg | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
Bring Vancouver-quality water to your Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview home
Shop water softeners on Amazon.com →
What Makes Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (a large residential area in west Etobicoke, Toronto, near Islington Avenue and Rexdale Boulevard — encompassing three post-war communities, the Martingrove commercial strip, and the Richview neighbourhood's distinctive 1950s–1960s residential character, with Humber River ravine greenspace along the western edge) 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 239 mg/L (14.0 gpg) — classified as very hard by Health Canada, with TDS of 605 mg/L, consistent with the Etobicoke distribution corridor.
Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview receives F.J. Horgan plant Lake Ontario supply through the west Etobicoke distribution network — the same characteristically very hard Lake Ontario source supplying all Toronto boroughs. The 239 mg/L is consistent with the adjacent Kingsview Village-The Westway (240 mg/L) and Rockcliffe-Smythe (238.5 mg/L) in the same west Etobicoke corridor, confirming the uniform very hard supply throughout this district.
At 239 mg/L, Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview residents face persistent scale challenges — kettle and showerhead descaling every one to two weeks is typical. Hot water tanks benefit from annual inspection and flushing. The City of Toronto provides water quality information at toronto.ca/water; this west Etobicoke community's established post-war housing stock warrants lead service line review for properties built before 1955 through the City's replacement programme.
Geology & Source: Supplied by City of Toronto from Lake Ontario via the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant — the Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview west Etobicoke distribution zone carries very hard water at 239 mg/L (14.0 gpg), consistent with the west Toronto–Etobicoke supply corridor.