Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant

• Regina and Moose Jaw lift water restriction notices after treatment plant upgrades

  Both Moose Jaw and Regina have lifted the voluntary water restriction notices that were issued on Thursday due to needed upgrades at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2025
  
• Regina, does your tap water taste weird? Here’s why

  Around 270,000 people get their water from the Buffalo Pound facility. In the spring, however, increased algae can lead to musty water.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2024
  
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• New ‘superbuoy’ coming to Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant

  The new buoy will arrive at a time when huge algal blooms can occur on Buffalo Pound Lake.

  Environment

  Jan 5, 2022
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• $222M rejuvenation planned for Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant

  The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant rejuvenation project includes upgrades for the main treatment plant, pump stations and reservoirs.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2021
• City of Moose Jaw approves additional dollars for unforeseen changes to water pipeline project

  Phase two of Moose Jaw's water supply pipeline project began in May 2020 and is expected to be completed in July 2021.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2021
• Regina city council approves funding for Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant

  The Buffalo Water Treatment Plant president and CEO says the plant is due for a renewal of equipment and infrastructure, a project that is estimated to cost up to $253 million.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
• Regina asking residents to limit water use after power outage

  City officials are asking Regina residents to limit water to essential use only while emergency power is installed at the plant.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2018
• Moose Jaw city council approves 5.01% property tax increase, 15% water utility increase

  It's looking like Moose Jaw residents are going to have to dig deeper in their pockets this year after city council gave initial approval to a 5.01 per cent property tax increase and a 15 per cent water utility rate hike on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2018
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• Rates on the rise for SaskWater customers

  SaskWater customers will see water rates increase by over seven dollars a month starting in May 2017.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2017
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• Drinking water advisory issued for areas north of Moose Jaw; Regina safe

  The City of Regina is now using its backup reservoirs and wells after a power failure shut down the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant's lake pumping station.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2015