Skyview Ranch Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
river
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
334.6 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.52
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 Skyview Ranch, your appliances are currently losing 26% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Skyview Ranch | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 3.2 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -62% |
| Washing Machine | 6.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -47% |
| Water Heater | 7.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -47% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Skyview Ranch compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Skyview Ranch, Alberta | 193.5 mg/L | High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Saddle Ridge, Alberta | 242.5 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Martindale, Alberta | 229 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Taradale, Alberta | 197 mg/L | High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Falconridge, Alberta | 237.5 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
National Benchmark
How Skyview Ranch compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Skyview Ranch | 193.5 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| Canada National Avg | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Skyview Ranch's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Skyview Ranch's drinking water is managed by the City of Calgary, drawing from the Bow River at the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant — Calgary's northwest water treatment facility serving north and northeast communities. Water undergoes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, UV disinfection, and chloramination, fully meeting the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ). Hardness in Skyview Ranch is 193.5 mg/L (11.3 gpg) — classified as very hard by Health Canada, consistent with the outer north Calgary Bearspaw plant distribution sub-zone.
Skyview Ranch (a large new residential community in far northeast Calgary near the Calgary International Airport — one of Calgary's largest new master-planned communities, a diverse and rapidly growing suburban area attracting many newcomer and immigrant families in northeast Calgary, with a mix of townhouses, semi-detached homes, and singles around the Skyview Ranch recreational amenities, adjacent to the Airport Trail corridor and the northeast Calgary employment lands near Deerfoot Trail) draws from the Bow River Bearspaw plant supply. At 193.5 mg/L, Skyview Ranch is at the softer end of the Bearspaw north Calgary range (197–267 mg/L from reference data), consistent with the far northeast distribution extremity of the Bearspaw pipeline routing.
At 193.5 mg/L, Skyview Ranch homeowners face persistent scale challenges — monthly to bimonthly kettle and showerhead descaling is typical. Hot water tanks benefit from periodic inspection and flushing. The City of Calgary provides water quality information at calgary.ca/water. Health Canada lead precautionary guidance applies, though Skyview Ranch's post-2005 construction features modern plumbing throughout.
Geology & Source: Supplied by City of Calgary from the Bow River via the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant — the Skyview Ranch northeast Calgary distribution sub-zone receives very hard supply at 193.5 mg/L (11.3 gpg), at the softer end of the Bearspaw plant north Calgary distribution.