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Oakville's municipal water runs hard - 8.7 grains per gallon (149 mg/L), per Halton Region's Distribution System Analytical Averages. It comes from Lake Ontario, treated at two local plants: the Burloak Water Treatment Plant and the Oakville Water Treatment Plant on Kerr Street, both operated by Halton Region. It's safe to drink, but at this hardness level, most homes see scale buildup on fixtures, reduced water heater efficiency, and spotting on dishes and glassware over time.
Oakville's water is treated with chlorine for disinfection, confirmed in Halton Region's own annual water quality reports for both the Burloak and Oakville treatment plants. Chlorine keeps the water safe, but it's also why tap water can carry a noticeable taste or smell right at the faucet, especially in older neighbourhoods like Bronte and Kerr Village where aged plumbing can add its own mineral taste on top.
Chlorine is added at Halton Region's treatment plants to disinfect the water before it reaches your home. It's safe, but the taste is real - a chlorine filter removes it without affecting safety.
For most Oakville homes - from Bronte Village's older waterfront properties to newer builds in River Oaks and Glen Abbey - a whole-home water softener addresses hardness at the source, protecting pipes, water heaters, and appliances, and improving the feel of water for laundry, skin, and hair. Pair it with a chlorine filter for better-tasting tap water, or add a reverse osmosis system for clean, alkaline drinking water at the tap.
Scale on your kettle, spotty dishes, or a water heater working harder than it should?
That's hardness - the Kent DropPro Connect whole-home softener handles it directly, with app-based monitoring so you can see it working.
Both hardness and a chlorine taste or smell from the tap?
The Kent 5.0 Filter + Softener Duplex Tanks System solves both in one install.
Want the cleanest possible drinking water, with full mineral restoration?
The Kent NL7 Reverse Osmosis System 7 stages of filtration plus remineralization.
Tight under-sink cabinet, or want the simplest install?
The Kent Vue+ slim casing, runs entirely on water pressure.
Want real-time filtration with no storage tank, or live water quality readings at a glance?
The Kent Nova Tankless Reverse Osmosis System filters on demand with a built-in booster pump and live smart display - no waiting on a tank to refill.
Not sure which one describes your home?
A free water test tells us exactly what you need.
Kent Water installs and services water softening, filtration and Reverse Osmosis systems throughout Oakville - from Bronte Village, one of Ontario's oldest communities dating to 1834, to Kerr Village, Glen Abbey, and River Oaks. Our technicians handle both new installations and ongoing service calls, with the local knowledge that comes from working across Oakville's mix of century-old waterfront properties and newer subdivisions.
Rated 4.9 stars on Google - verified via Kent Water's Google Business Profile. Kent Water is a member of the Canadian Water Quality Association (CWQA).
Your water test costs nothing, and there's no obligation to buy anything afterward. Flexible plans and 0% financing are available, along with a 30-Day Trial Period and manufacturer warranty on every system.
Kent Water's coverage extends across the GTA and Southern Ontario. We also serve Mississauga, Cambridge, Brampton, Milton, Guelph and Burlington.
