Moose Jaw Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
mixed
pH Level
7.8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
620 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.83
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 Moose Jaw, your appliances are currently losing 41% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Moose Jaw | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 1.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -82% |
| Washing Machine | 3 yrs | 12 yrs | -75% |
| Water Heater | 5 yrs | 15 yrs | -67% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Moose Jaw compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Mineralization | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | 310 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Harbour Landing, Saskatchewan | 418 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Walsh Acres-Lakeridge-Garden Ridge, Saskatchewan | 418.5 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Albert Park, Saskatchewan | 224 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
| Regina, Saskatchewan | 290 mg/L | Very High | 🔴 Very Hard |
National Benchmark
How Moose Jaw compares to the Canada average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Moose Jaw | 310 mg/L | 🔴 High |
| Canada National Avg | 141 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Vancouver Top Rated | 3 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Moose Jaw's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Moose Jaw's drinking water is managed by the City of Moose Jaw, drawing from the South Saskatchewan River via the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant (operated by the Buffalo Pound Water Administration Board serving Regina and Moose Jaw), supplemented by local groundwater blending. Treatment includes coagulation, sedimentation, lime softening, filtration, UV disinfection, and chloramination, meeting all Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ) requirements. Hardness measures 310 mg/L (18.1 gpg) — classified as very hard by Health Canada, among the highest in Saskatchewan, with TDS of 620 mg/L reflecting significant carbonate and sulphate mineral loading.
Moose Jaw's supply derives from the South Saskatchewan River at Buffalo Pound Lake — a reservoir in the Qu'Appelle Valley where the river carries dissolved calcium and sulphate from the Williston Basin and Saskatchewan Prairie geology. The Cretaceous Mannville Group and Devonian Duperow and Souris Valley formations underlying the southeastern Saskatchewan plain contribute gypsum (calcium sulphate) and carbonate to both surface runoff and artesian groundwater. Local groundwater blending further elevates the hardness above the surface water level, producing the extreme 310 mg/L measured in Moose Jaw — higher than the Saskatoon regional supply.
At 310 mg/L, Moose Jaw homeowners face very rapid scale accumulation — weekly kettle descaling is typical. Hot water tanks require regular maintenance and monthly inspection of heating elements. A whole-home water softener with regular salt regeneration is a near-essential household appliance in Moose Jaw at this extreme Prairie hardness level. The City of Moose Jaw provides water quality information at moosejaw.ca, including guidance on managing the characteristically very hard supply that affects all residents uniformly.
Geology & Source: Supplied by City of Moose Jaw from the South Saskatchewan River via the Buffalo Pound Water Administration Board and local groundwater blending — Prairie carbonate and evaporite-rich mixed supply produces extremely hard water at 310 mg/L (18.1 gpg).