City of Saskatoon Water Use
Status: Needs Improving
The City of Saskatoon local government (City) is a major water user, using water in its offices, parks, pools, leisure centres, other buildings and facilities, and for street cleaning, vehicle washing, fire fighting, and other uses. Outdoor water use in the summer accounts for two-thirds of the City's annual water use.
Where are we now?
City of Saskatoon water use fluctuates from year to year based on demand, which is typically driven by precipitation levels and ground moisture conditions in the spring and summer months.
Source: City of Saskatoon – Corporate Revenue
Data Table
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Use (millions of cubic feet) | 43.04 | 62.37 | 39.10 | 57.66 | 55.48 | 64.99 | 66.11 | 55.96 | 53.84 | 54.14 | 61.52 | 54.33 | 46.06 |
Source: Total Billed Consumption, City of Saskatoon – Corporate Revenue
The Water & Wastewater sector generates emissions from the use of energy - natural gas, propane, and electricity - to heat/cool and power buildings associated with the City's water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems. Emissions in this sector decreased by 12% from 2014 to 2023, reflecting efficiencies in water and wastewater related operations in 2023.
Did you know?
Watering parks makes up 47% of the City's water use, and spray parks, paddling pools, and Wildwood Golf Course make up another 22%. That means that over two-thirds of the City's water use is during the summer during peak water demand.