Water hardness in Revelstoke
71 mg/L moderately hard
Tap water in Revelstoke is moderately hard: 71 mg/L (4.2 gpg · 4 °dH · 7.1 °fH).
Source: City of Revelstoke, Water Testing Results 2022 (CARO Analytical work order 22H2677, sampled 2022-08-17) (2022) · data checked 2026-11-05
Range across supply zones: 41–107 mg/L.
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
The City of Revelstoke is served by two supply systems, Greeley and Big Eddy. The 71.4 mg/L figure is computed from the 2022 laboratory results (sampled 17 August 2022), and the values span 41.0 to 107 mg/L. That is a wide spread and rests on a single sampling date, so treat it as indicative and expect some variation by system and season.
Health Canada: hardness above 200 mg/L is considered poor but tolerable; above 500 mg/L unacceptable.
Water data
| Total hardness | 71 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | City of Revelstoke (Greeley and Big Eddy supply systems) |
How Revelstoke compares
- Tap water in Revelstoke is 29 % softer than the median of the 254 cities we track in Canada (101 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 154 of 254 in Canada (1 = hardest); 40 % of these cities have softer water.
- In British Columbia it is number 6 of 35 cities; the regional median is 22 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Vernon, 111 km away (173 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Canada →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Revelstoke
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 4 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Revelstoke water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 71 mg/L as CaCO₃ (4.2 gpg, 4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Revelstoke 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 Revelstoke water?
4.2 gpg, equal to 4 °dH, 7.1 °fH or 71 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Revelstoke?
For 71 mg/L (4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Revelstoke?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: City of Revelstoke, Water Testing Results 2022 (CARO Analytical work order 22H2677, sampled 2022-08-17) (2022). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. City of Revelstoke, Water Testing Results 2022 (CARO Analytical work order 22H2677, sampled 2022-08-17) · Outdated figure? Tell us