REGINA - Due to restricted water supply from Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant, the City of Regina has once again turned on its emergency backup water wells to help supplement water supply, says the city's website.
Some residents might see a yellow/brown tinge to the drinking water due to the emergency backup water wells however the water remains safe to drink, says the city.
The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation Plant Renewal Project, which began in 2022, includes upgrading the main treatment plant, treatment processes and treatment technologies, as well as modernizing the facility with necessary redundancy.
Last upgraded more than 30 years ago, the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant has now reached the end of its useful life. Water treatment plants typically require a major refurbishing every 25 to 30 years The Plant Renewal Project is expected to be completed and fully operational by mid 2026, says the Buffalow Pound Water Treatment Corporation.
