Edgemont Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
river
pH Level
8.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.005 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
588.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.68
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 Edgemont, your appliances are currently losing 34% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Edgemont | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 4.1 yrs | 12 yrs | -66% |
| Water Heater | 5.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -64% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Edgemont compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edgemont, Alberta | 255.5 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Varsity, Alberta | 249 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Citadel, Alberta | 234.5 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Hidden Valley, Alberta | 244.5 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Evanston, Alberta | 203.5 mg/L | High | 🔴 Very Hard |
National Benchmark
How Edgemont compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edgemont | 255.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| Canada National Avg | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Edgemont's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Edgemont's drinking water is managed by the City of Calgary, drawing from the Bow River at the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant — Calgary's north and northwest water treatment facility. Water undergoes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, UV disinfection, and chloramination, fully meeting the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ). Hardness in the Edgemont distribution zone is 255.5 mg/L (14.9 gpg) — classified as very hard by Health Canada, at the higher end of the Bearspaw plant north Calgary distribution range.
Edgemont (a large residential community in northwest Calgary near Nose Hill Park — one of Calgary's most popular family neighbourhoods, adjacent to the vast Nose Hill Park urban wilderness (North America's largest urban park at 11 km²) and offering panoramic views of the Rocky Mountain Front Ranges from the Edgemont and Edgemont Estates residential streets, with an active community association and excellent schools) draws from the Bow River Bearspaw plant supply. The Bow River drains the Rocky Mountain Front Ranges through Devonian and Carboniferous limestone, dolomite, and shale — producing characteristically very hard water at 250–267 mg/L across the north and northwest Calgary Bearspaw distribution corridor. Edgemont's 255.5 mg/L is near the middle of this range.
At 255.5 mg/L, Edgemont homeowners face persistent scale challenges — kettle and showerhead descaling every one to two weeks is typical. Hot water tanks accumulate scale and benefit from annual inspection. Whole-home water softeners are popular in Edgemont's premium family homes. The City of Calgary provides water quality information at calgary.ca/water. Health Canada lead precautionary guidance applies, though Edgemont's predominantly post-1980 construction features modern plumbing systems throughout.
Geology & Source: Supplied by City of Calgary from the Bow River via the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant — the Edgemont northwest Calgary distribution zone receives very hard Prairie river supply at 255.5 mg/L (14.9 gpg), consistent with the Bearspaw plant northwest Calgary distribution.