Rosewood: groundwater & basement-flooding 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 (53 nearby wells, WSA); 41% clay-dominated soil, regional survey (AAFC); 94% of homes built 2011-2021; 81% owner-occupied; named by the City in groundwater/sump statements. Rosewood scores 81 of 100.

Your checklist before buying or renovating

• Budget for a backup sump system and ongoing maintenance before move-in — the City has signalled it will not resolve this for existing homes.
• 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.
• Because nearly all homes here are recent builds, request the development's hydrogeological study from the builder or City if available.
• 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.
• Regional soil survey data shows a high share of clay-dominated soils here — clay holds water and can increase basement seepage risk during wet seasons.

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/rosewood