The Water and Wastewater Treatment Branch secure the safety of South Saskatchewan River water for residents of Saskatoon and northern Saskatchewan. Over the next 10 years, millions of dollars are being invested into upgrading and improving these two facilities to ensure provincial standards continue to be met, and residents of Saskatoon enjoy safe drinking water.

Supplying residents of Saskatoon with fresh and safe drinking water since 1906, the Water Treatment Plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Find out more about the treatment process (from the river to your tap), water conservation, expansion plans and progress.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant was built in 1971 to protect the people, property, and environment downstream from Saskatoon. The plant is a provincially certified level 4 facility, meaning it meets the highest certification standards in Saskatchewan. Find out more about expansion plans, the wastewater treatment process, and interesting plant facts.

The Water Meter Section is responsible for installing water meters, metering accuracy testing, and customer supply concerns.   Find out more about programs, installation standards, and backflow prevention.