Understanding Aurora's water
Source: York Region, average hardness Q2 2026.
Where does Aurora's water come from?
York Region supplies Aurora with Lake Ontario water piped north from Toronto and Peel, blended with water from municipal wells. Aurora's water is hard, which leads to:
- Scale in kettles, pipes and appliances
- Soap that doesn't lather properly
- Dry or itchy skin and dull hair
- Water heaters and machines running less efficiently
Recommended water treatment for Aurora homes
We recommend systems based on where your water comes from. Your free in-home test confirms the fit before anything is installed.
Homes in Aurora
Aurora Highlands, Aurora Heights, Bayview Wellington, Hills of St. Andrew, Aurora Grove
A softener protects pipes and appliances from scale; carbon filtration takes out chlorine; an iron filter handles residual minerals from well blending if your test shows it.
Enhanced Water Softener
Softens hard water and removes chlorine and chloramine in one system.
See Enhanced Water Softener
ClearBlu Plus
Filters every tap and shower: chlorine, chloramine, sediment, taste and odour.
See ClearBlu Plus
Iron & Manganese Filter
Birm media removes iron, manganese and the orange or black stains they leave.
See Iron & Manganese FilterSigns you may need a water filter
- Visible limescale on faucets
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering
- Appliances needing frequent descaling
- Chlorine odour or stale aftertaste
- Staining or sediment on a private well
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Questions
How hard is Aurora water?
York Region reported an average of 130 mg/L (about 7.6 grains per gallon) in Q2 2026.
Why does Aurora water vary?
Aurora's supply blends Lake Ontario water with groundwater, so hardness and minerals can shift. A home test shows what's in your tap today.
Free in-home water test
Find out what's in your Aurora water
We test your water at your home, show you what's in it, and recommend the system that fits.
- Free
- About 30 minutes
- No obligation