REGINA – Regina’s water woes will come to an end within the next few weeks.
The city is implementing a seven to 14-day staged return to normal water use plan.
Since May 25th Regina has been under voluntary water restrictions, but over the weekend there was improvement in the quantity of the water being produced at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant.
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“Residents have been very patient and they have helped us immensely by voluntarily reducing their water consumption when we asked. This slow return is critical so we avoid putting too much strain on the water supply and the system that provides it to us,” said Mayor Michael Fougere.
“We have seen great goodwill from our residents and businesses. I appreciate it. And, it is important for that to continue.”
Due to degraded condition of numerous athletic fields, all fields will be closed for a minimum of one week. Baseball fields will remain open with use restricted to only regularly scheduled events. To receive the most up-to-date information on various playing fields, the public is requested to check Regina.ca.
Starting today and lasting until June 15th residents may resume hand watering of gardens and other landscaping in the morning (before 6 a.m.) or evening (after 8 p.m.). Limited use of sprinklers can also be resumed however the use should not exceed 20 minutes in a 24-hour period.
Starting June 16th residents may resume normal indoor and outdoor water use.
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