Yes! The tap water is safe to drink.
Yes, tap water in Saskatoon, Canada is safe to drink and meets or exceeds national drinking water standards.
The City of Saskatoon's water treatment process involves coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to remove contaminants.
Regular water quality testing ensures the tap water is free from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances.
Canada is ranked as number 12 globally with a score of 94.7% in the water quality EPI research conducted by Yale University.
Saskatoon's tap water comes from the South Saskatchewan River, which is sourced from the Rocky Mountains and flows into Lake Diefenbaker.
The river water is treated at the City's water treatment plant, which is located near the river's banks.
No groundwater sources are used for tap water in Saskatoon; only surface water from the South Saskatchewan River is treated and distributed.
Many drinking fountains in Saskatoon are safe to drink from, with water quality meeting or exceeding national standards.
These fountains are connected to the city's tap water supply and are regularly maintained and tested for water quality.
However, it's still a good idea to visually inspect the fountain before drinking and avoid fountains with signs of disrepair or contamination.
Here is a map showing all the locations of drinking water spots in Saskatoon. You can click on each water drop to open the spot directly in Google Maps for directions.