Regina Faces Temporary Water Shortage Amid Plant Upgrades

City of Regina conserving water amid low supply, asks for public assistance

Regina has implemented temporary water conservation measures because of low supply caused by ongoing upgrades to its treatment plant at Buffalo Pound, said the city in a news release on Thursday.

Regina faces temporary water shortage amid plant upgrades

The city is asking residents to conserve water, including taking shorter showers and not watering lawns.

Regina, Moose Jaw asking residents to conserve water due to issue at treatment plant

The unspecified issue is the result of upgrades being carried out at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant.

City of Regina | Voluntary Water Conservation Measures in Effect for Regina

City of Regina

Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation Advises of Short-term Reduction in Water Supply - Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant

Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant provides water to approximately 250,000 customers located in the cities of Regina and Moose Jaw and surrounding communities.

Report finds fluoride levels in Moose Jaw drinking water were briefly in excess in December - Ground Water Canada

Moose Jaw – The 2024 annual report of the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant noted the maximum acceptable concentration of fluoride was briefly exceeded in December. It occurred when one of the city’s pumps had shut down on two occasions that were related to plant renewal control system upgrades. The plant’s CEO said the fluoride levels would have been diluted through the 20-kilometre transmission line connecting the plant to the city. Discover…