Water hardness in Lloydminster
175 mg/L hard
Tap water in Lloydminster is hard: 175 mg/L (10.2 gpg · 9.8 °dH · 17.5 °fH).
Source: City of Lloydminster, 2023 Water Security Agency Annual Notice to Consumer (2023) · data checked 2026-11-02
The City of Lloydminster's 2023 notice to consumers, filed with the Water Security Agency, gives an average hardness of 175 mg/L from four samples. The calcium and magnesium results in the same table fit that figure. This is 2023 data, and the water is hard. Expect scale on heating elements.
Health Canada: hardness above 200 mg/L is considered poor but tolerable; above 500 mg/L unacceptable.
Water data
| Total hardness | 175 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Ca | 48 |
| Mg | 13 |
| Utility | City of Lloydminster Water Treatment Plant |
How Lloydminster compares
- Tap water in Lloydminster is 73 % harder than the median of the 254 cities we track in Canada (101 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 51 of 254 in Canada (1 = hardest); 80 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Alberta it is number 10 of 14 cities; the regional median is 197 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: North Battleford, 128 km away (224 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Canada →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Lloydminster
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H2 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Lloydminster water hard or soft?
It is hard: 175 mg/L as CaCO₃ (10.2 gpg, 9.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Lloydminster safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Health Canada: hardness above 200 mg/L is considered poor but tolerable; above 500 mg/L unacceptable.
How many grains per gallon is Lloydminster water?
10.2 gpg, equal to 9.8 °dH, 17.5 °fH or 175 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Lloydminster?
For 175 mg/L (9.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Lloydminster?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: City of Lloydminster, 2023 Water Security Agency Annual Notice to Consumer (2023). Method: figure published by the water supplier. City of Lloydminster, 2023 Water Security Agency Annual Notice to Consumer · Outdated figure? Tell us