Drinking Water Annual Report

Access to safe and reliable drinking water is essential to protecting public health, supporting economic growth and maintaining the trust of Saskatchewan residents. The provincial government continues to work closely with communities to ensure that drinking water and wastewater programs and regulations help support safe, sustainable solutions that meet the needs of Saskatchewan, now and in the future.

Key highlights of ongoing success and progress of drinking water and wastewater management in 2025-26 include:

• Eighty-five per cent of residents surveyed were confident in the safety of their drinking water.
• Nearly all waterworks were inspected, with compliance remaining high for key water quality indicators, particularly bacteriological and health-related parameters.
• Ninety-four per cent of wastewater systems and 97 per cent of waterworks met certified operator requirements, supporting safe and reliable system operation.
• Source water protection remains a priority, with surface water quality monitoring continuing to indicate overall good conditions that support aquatic life. Municipal source water protection bylaws are now in place for around 92 per cent of the population.
• Approximately $100 million in federal and provincial government funding was allocated to water and wastewater infrastructure and programs.