Saskatoon · Groundwater & Sump Risk

Know the water before you buy the basement.

Neighbourhood-level estimates from public WSA, AAFC, and City data — to inform your research, not replace a site-specific inspection.

Free reports for all 66 Saskatoon neighbourhoods, with sources cited and methodology explained.

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City of Saskatoon Open Data
Data last refreshed July 1, 2026 · 66 neighbourhoods · WSA wells · AAFC soils · City profiles · Explore the city in 3D →

Neighbourhood-level reporting: water-table and soil data are aggregated from regional public datasets near each area centroid — not a specific address. That is the honest limit of the public data, and what keeps the tool useful.

Browse every Saskatoon neighbourhood by risk

66 neighbourhoods, ranked highest risk first. Tap any one for its full report.

  1. RosewoodHigh79
  2. BrightonElevated75
  3. KensingtonElevated75
  4. Hampton VillageElevated73
  5. Aspen RidgeElevated69
  6. EvergreenElevated67
  7. LakeridgeElevated66
  8. Blairmore Urban CentreElevated64
  9. WillowgroveElevated60
  10. StonebridgeModerate58
  11. The WillowsModerate55
  12. Lakewood Urban CentreModerate54
  13. Montgomery PlaceModerate54
  14. College ParkModerate52
  15. DundonaldModerate52
  16. Pacific HeightsModerate52
  17. Confederation ParkModerate51
  18. WildwoodModerate51
  19. BriarwoodModerate50
  20. LakeviewModerate49
  21. Massey PlaceModerate49
  22. MeadowgreenModerate48
  23. ParkridgeModerate48
  24. WestviewModerate48
  25. FairhavenModerate47
  26. U of S Lands South Management AreaModerate47
  27. Arbor CreekModerate46
  28. Nutana ParkModerate46
  29. Buena VistaModerate45
  30. Confederation Urban CentreModerate45
  31. King GeorgeModerate45
  32. ErindaleModerate44
  33. Holiday ParkModerate44
  34. RiversdaleModerate43
  35. Silverwood HeightsModerate43
  36. AvalonModerate42
  37. HollistonModerate42
  38. Pleasant HillModerate42
  39. University Heights Urban CentreModerate42
  40. EastviewModerate41
  41. Greystone HeightsModerate41
  42. HaultainModerate41
  43. Brevoort ParkModerate40
  44. ExhibitionModerate40
  45. Queen ElizabethModerate40
  46. College Park EastLow39
  47. Grosvenor ParkLow39
  48. Hudson Bay ParkLow39
  49. Mount RoyalLow39
  50. SilverspringLow39
  51. Nutana Urban CentreLow38
  52. Richmond HeightsLow38
  53. Varsity ViewLow38
  54. Adelaide/ChurchillLow36
  55. MayfairLow36
  56. NutanaLow36
  57. Caswell HillLow35
  58. River HeightsLow34
  59. SutherlandLow34
  60. Lawson Heights Urban CentreLow33
  61. North ParkLow32
  62. WestmountLow32
  63. DowntownLow31
  64. Kelsey-WoodlawnLow31
  65. Lawson HeightsLow31
  66. City ParkLow28

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the groundwater or flood risk for my Saskatoon neighbourhood?

Type your neighbourhood name into the search box on this page, or browse the ranked list of all 66 Saskatoon neighbourhoods. You'll get a plain-language groundwater and sump-pump risk report with a 0–100 index, real water-table and soil data, City planning figures, and a buyer/renovator checklist.

Which Saskatoon neighbourhoods have the highest basement-flooding risk?

Risk is highest where the water table is shallow (from nearby WSA water-well records), clay-dominated soils are common (AAFC detailed soil survey), homes are recent builds on clay soils, and where the City of Saskatoon has publicly named groundwater concerns. The ranked list on this page shows every neighbourhood ordered from highest to lowest risk.

Is this an address-level flood report?

No. Groundwater and sump-pump risk is reported at the neighbourhood level because true parcel-level groundwater data is not published in any open dataset. The report tells you the pattern for your area and is not a substitute for a professional home or geotechnical inspection.

Where does the data come from?

Every figure comes from public datasets: WSA water-well driller reports (depth to water), the AAFC Saskatchewan Detailed Soil Survey (clay texture), City of Saskatoon Neighbourhood Profiles (housing and demographics), and public planning statements — all linked in each report. The dataset is refreshed on a schedule and shows a visible last-refreshed date.

Is the report free?

Yes. Every neighbourhood report on this site is free to view, with all sources cited.

Are the risk scores exact measurements?

No. The 0–100 index is an estimate calculated from aggregated public data — nearby water-well depths, regional soil maps, City housing statistics, and public groundwater statements — weighted into a single neighbourhood-level score. It is not a property survey and should not be treated as a true measured value for any specific lot.