When the City of Saskatoon’s current Sewer Use Bylaw was created in 1971, Saskatoon had a population of 126,450. Today we are a city of 225,000 and growing. It is time to review and update the Bylaw to meet this growth, as well as new economic and environmental demands.

This website is your information gateway. You’ll find an overview of Saskatoon’s sanitary sewer system, an explanation of the proposed new bylaw, and its potential impact residents, businesses, industry and institutions in Saskatoon.

Four Guiding Principles of the Bylaw Review

THE CITY’S VISION

“Balance wastewater utility efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining an attractive economic environment for business in the City of Saskatoon, considering the community’s vision for environmental stewardship.”

Four principles guide the City of Saskatoon’s Sewer Use Bylaw review:

Business Efficiency

• Establish appropriate operations and management practices to promote the efficient provision of services, including covering the full cost of collection and treatment.

Due Diligence

• Protect public health and safety, minimize damage to property and reduce other risks.

Fairness and Equity

• Promote the fair and equitable distribution of responsibility and costs for the sanitary sewer system. Cost recovery is based on cost-causation, where costs are recovered from those who use the services.

Environmental Stewardship

• Establish sound codes of practice to safeguard the environment by managing discharges into the sewage collection system, preventing upsets or bypasses and implementing measures to reduce risks of overflow or backup.

 City Council Reporting

On January 17, 2011 City Council approved the recommendations of a report on the proposed program for the development of a new Sewer Use Bylaw.  These recommendations lead to an opportunity to provide for stakeholder feedback for a report to City Council on March 7, 2011.  The report will provide the final recommendations for the new Sewer Use Bylaw, Policies, Regulations and Permit Fees.

City Council Agenda - January 17, 2011

See Pages 240 to 305