Water hardness in Prince Albert
190 mg/L very hard
Tap water in Prince Albert is very hard: 190 mg/L (11.1 gpg · 10.6 °dH · 18.9 °fH).
Source: City of Prince Albert 2025 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance Report (2025) · data checked 2026-11-02
Range across supply zones: 175–204 mg/L.
The City of Prince Albert's 2025 report lists four quarterly hardness samples as CaCO3, from 175 to 204 mg/L. No annual average is printed, so the figure shown is the midpoint of that range. The water is hard, and scale on kettles and heating elements is common.
Health Canada: hardness above 200 mg/L is considered poor but tolerable; above 500 mg/L unacceptable.
Water data
| Total hardness | 190 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | City of Prince Albert |
How Prince Albert compares
- Tap water in Prince Albert is 87 % harder than the median of the 254 cities we track in Canada (101 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 49 of 254 in Canada (1 = hardest); 81 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Saskatchewan it is number 4 of 7 cities; the regional median is 190 mg/L.
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Canada →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Prince Albert
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 11 °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 Prince Albert water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 190 mg/L as CaCO₃ (11.1 gpg, 10.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Prince Albert 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 Prince Albert water?
11.1 gpg, equal to 10.6 °dH, 18.9 °fH or 190 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Prince Albert?
For 190 mg/L (10.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Prince Albert?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: City of Prince Albert 2025 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance Report (2025). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. City of Prince Albert 2025 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance Report · Outdated figure? Tell us