Voluntary Water Conservation Measures in Effect for Regina

The City of Regina is implementing temporary measures to conserve water over the next few days and is asking residents and businesses to do the same.

To help conserve water during this period, residents and businesses are encouraged to:

• Refrain from watering lawns, except for newly laid sod.
• Delay filling hot tubs, pools and ponds.
• Avoid washing vehicles except when required for health and safety.
• Turn off taps as much as possible while showering or washing.
• Only run the washing machine and dishwasher when they are full.

The City is doing its part by not continuing to fill outdoor pools, turning off spray pads, not watering parks with City water, not washing vehicles except when required for health and safety and not performing street sweeping.

The City is experiencing low water supply due to ongoing upgrades at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. To maintain service levels as much as possible, the City is utilizing its emergency water wells. The wells provide safe drinking water; however, residents may notice some discoloration.

These voluntary measures are expected to last only a few days. The City appreciates the cooperation of residents and businesses in adhering to these temporary water conservation measures and will provide updates as more information becomes available.