How hard is Burlington water?
Burlington gets Lake Ontario water from Halton Region's Burlington, Burloak and Oakville treatment plants. Halton's 2025 distribution average was 124 mg/L hardness (about 7.3 grains per gallon), with fluoride added at around 0.67 mg/L and sodium of 15 mg/L. Bridgeview in the far west end is supplied by Hamilton, and North Aldershot runs at about 125 mg/L.
| Supply | Hardness (mg/L) | Grains / gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington (lake) | 124 | 7.3 |
| North Aldershot | 125 | 7.3 |
| Bridgeview (Hamilton supply) | 125 | 7.3 |
Source: Halton Region, 2025 analytical averages of distribution system water.
What that hardness does
- White scale on taps, shower glass and kettles
- Spots on dishes and glassware
- Water heaters and dishwashers that lose efficiency and wear out sooner
- More soap and detergent, and dry skin and hair
Which softener fits a Burlington home?
On chlorinated municipal water, the Enhanced Water Softener softens and removes chlorine in one tank. For straight softening, or on a well, SoftBlu has 2 cu ft of high-capacity resin. Well homes with iron need an iron filter in front of the softener.
Enhanced Water Softener
Softens hard water and removes chlorine and chloramine in one system.
See Enhanced Water Softener
SoftBlu Water Softener
High-capacity softener that stops scale on fixtures, kettles and appliances.
See SoftBlu Water Softener
Iron & Manganese Filter
Birm media removes iron, manganese and the orange or black stains they leave.
See Iron & Manganese FilterWhat it costs
Rent monthly with maintenance included, finance with 0% options, or buy outright, with free installation and a 10-year warranty. See payment options.
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Questions
Do I need a water softener in Burlington?
At 124 mg/L, Burlington water is hard enough to leave scale on fixtures and appliances. A free test shows exactly where your home sits.
How long does installation take?
Most softener installs take about an hour, often the day after your water test.
Can I use potassium instead of salt?
Yes. Potassium chloride works in our softeners if you'd rather not add sodium.
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