Estimated moderate groundwater risk
Clay figures come from a regional 1:100k soil map, not a property soil test. 0% means nearby mapped units are not classified as clay-dominated in that survey — not that your lot has no clay.
Why this score
The index weighs median water table 15 ft below surface (205 nearby wells, WSA); 0% clay-dominated soil, regional survey (AAFC); 31% of homes built 2011-2021; 55% owner-occupied. Lakewood Urban Centre scores 47 of 100.
Your checklist before buying or renovating
- Ask the seller directly whether the home has ever had a sump-pump activation or basement water event.
- Confirm a working sump pump is present and test it, plus check for a battery or water-powered backup.
- During inspection, ask specifically about the water table and any signs of efflorescence or past moisture on basement walls.
- Check whether the home-insurance quote includes overland water / sewer-backup coverage, and at what premium.
- Nearby water-well records show a median water table around 15 ft below surface — ask your inspector to check for signs of hydrostatic pressure on basement walls.
Sources
Neighbourhood figures: City of Saskatoon Neighbourhood Profiles (24th Edition, December 2025). City statements on groundwater: The Star Phoenix / City of Saskatoon, June 2026. Saskatchewan Water Security Agency — water well driller reports: public dataset. AAFC Saskatchewan Detailed Soil Survey (clay texture): public dataset.
Shareable report: saskatoongroundwaterrisk.ca/n/lakewood-urban-centre
Risk tiers: High · Elevated · Moderate · Low