Water Supply & Softeners
Calgary's hard water, water softeners and filters, water pressure, main shut-off valves, the water service line and backflow prevention
Between my house and the street, who owns the Calgary water line?
The City of Calgary draws the line at the service valve, which sits at or near the property line. From that valve to the street, the water main is the...
Pressure gauge on my Calgary main reads 90 psi, too high?
A reading that high is worth having a plumber look at. We do not publish a pressure figure of our own: the plumber will confirm the reading with their...
Does hard water in Calgary damage a tankless water heater?
Calgary's water is genuinely hard, and tankless water heaters feel that more than tank units do. The City of Calgary reports hardness ranging from rou...
Irrigation backflow device in my Calgary yard, who tests it?
Irrigation systems connect to your drinking water supply, so the backflow preventer protecting that connection must be tested every year by a tester r...