water quality

U of R study shows improved downstream water quality from city of Regina wastewater plant

Nov 17, 2021 | 1:21pm

  University of Regina researchers have completed a 10 year study showing removal of nitrogen from Regina city wastewater discharge improves downstream water quality in Wascana Creek. The study examined the effects of the 175 million dollar upgrade to the Regina wastewater treatment plant in 2016, which largely eliminated pollution with ammonia and reduced nitrogen […]

NDP calling for government to improve water quality in the province, enact wetland policy

Jul 2, 2021 | 4:50am

The Saskatchewan NDP are calling on the provincial government to address the state of water quality in Saskatchewan, and to implement a provincial Wetland Policy. Environment Critic Erika Ritchie says during heatwaves like this the first thing people want to do is hit the lake, but unfortunately due to mismanagement, many people can’t do so […]

Ministry of Health to post beach water quality results through new monitoring program

Jul 11, 2019 | 2:28pm

If you’re planning visits to the beach or lake this summer, you’ll be able to check the quality of the water before you hit the road. The provincial government has created a new program to help keep the public aware of water quality issues at 67 public swimming areas across Saskatchewan. Healthy Beaches is a monitoring program from the Ministry of […]

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