REGINA WATER

• 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
  
• Regina lead pipe replacement timeline still set for 2036 despite pushback

  The lead in Regina’s water does not come from the treatment plant in Buffalo Pound, but rather the pipes and connections underground.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
  
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• Regina city council to discuss adding fluoridation to water in August

  Community water fluoridation programs currently exist in the cities of Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Winnipeg among others.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2021
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• Regina committee looks to speed up lead service connector replacement by 15 years

  Fast-tracking the replacement program would make it mandatory for property owners to replace their private connectors at the same time the city-owned ones are being replaced.

  Canada

  May 19, 2021
• Regina family says they’ve been without water for days due to water main break

  A family in Regina's Highland Park neighbourhood says they have been without running water for four days due to a water main break.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2019
• Computer control failure to blame for morning water pressure drop in Regina

  Many Regina residents were left with low water pressure Friday morning after a failure at a city pumping station.

  Environment

  May 17, 2019
• Residents living in Regina’s older homes warned of lead pipes and water line connectors

  The City of Regina sent out letters to nearly 4,000 residents warning them of lead pipes and water line connectors.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2019
• Regina proposes two per cent utility rate increase for 2018

  Regina proposed a two per cent utility rate increase on Friday which would be effective starting New Year’s Day.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2017
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• Water safe to consume at Pasqua Hospital following pipe repair

  The water is once again safe to consume at Pasqua Hospital after an overnight water pipe repair turned the taps off Friday night.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2016
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• Regina water conservation lessons learned overseas

  Resisting the urge to water the lawn or do an extra load of laundry is something many Reginans aren't used to.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2015