Saint-Georges Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
river
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
112.8 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.17
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 Saint-Georges, your appliances are currently losing 9% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Saint-Georges | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -12% |
| Washing Machine | 11.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -7% |
| Water Heater | 13 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Saint-Georges compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Saint-Georges, Quebec | 64 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
| Sainte-Marie, Quebec | 55 mg/L | Low | 🟢 Soft |
| Thetford-Mines, Quebec | 73 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
| Lévis, Quebec | 82 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
| Saint Romuald, Quebec | 87 mg/L | Medium | 🟡 Moderately Hard |
National Benchmark
How Saint-Georges compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Saint-Georges | 64 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| Canada National Avg | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Saint-Georges's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Saint-Georges' drinking water is managed by Ville de Saint-Georges, the economic capital of the Beauce region in Chaudière-Appalaches, drawing from the Rivière Chaudière via the Saint-Georges Water Treatment Plant. Water undergoes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, UV disinfection, and chloramination, fully meeting the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ). Hardness measures 64 mg/L (3.7 gpg) — classified as moderately hard by Health Canada, reflecting the Chaudière River's moderate mineral content from the Beauce Appalachian landscape.
The Rivière Chaudière originates in the Appalachian Highlands of Estrie (near Lac Mégantic) and flows northward through the Beauce region of Chaudière-Appalaches — a valley carved through Cambrian and Ordovician metamorphic schist, phyllite, and greywacke of the Quebec Appalachian terrane. These ancient sedimentary metamorphic rocks dissolve relatively slowly, producing the moderately soft-to-moderately-hard 64 mg/L characteristic of the Chaudière watershed in the Beauce. The 64 mg/L is consistent with other Chaudière-Appalaches communities (Lévis 60 mg/L from batch 5) that draw from Appalachian-influenced supplies.
At 64 mg/L, Saint-Georges residents experience minimal-to-moderate scale deposits — occasional descaling every two to three months is adequate. Hot water tanks operate reliably at this hardness. Ville de Saint-Georges publishes annual water quality reports following Ministère de l'Environnement standards; the Beauce region is known for its strong manufacturing and industrial heritage, and the characteristically soft-to-moderate Chaudière River supply is well suited to the region's domestic needs.
Geology & Source: Supplied by Ville de Saint-Georges from the Rivière Chaudière — water from this major Appalachian Quebec river draining Cambrian and Ordovician metamorphic and schist terrain of the Beauce highlands produces moderately hard water at 64 mg/L (3.7 gpg).