Drinking Water Annual Report

I am pleased to present the 2024-25 State of Drinking Water Quality in Saskatchewan report.

Access to safe drinking water and effective wastewater management protects public health and supports economic growth in Saskatchewan. Strong leadership in planning, regulation and reporting ensures sustainable and accountable water governance for current and future needs.

Thank you to our communities for their dedication to excellence and participation in drinking water studies that inform technical guidance and drinking water guidelines. This collaboration plays a critical role in informing drinking water management decisions and protecting public health.

Key highlights of ongoing success in safe drinking water management in 2024-25:

• Confidence that our drinking water is safe remains strong at 86 per cent, based on consumer survey results.
• Drinking water quality continues to improve with upgrades to waterworks addressing water quality concerns and the majority of regulatory testing compliance above 90 per cent.
• Comprehensive inspections of waterworks and wastewater systems continue to show overall good results.
• Operators trained and certified to operate water and wastewater systems are critical and compliance remains consistently high at 95 per cent.
• Over $100 million government funding was allocated to water and wastewater infrastructure and programs.