Saskatoon water main work will mean pressure drop for some

Upcoming work on the Acadia Drive primary water main will mean lower water pressure in some east-side neighbourhoods, the City of Saskatoon said on Tuesday.

In a news release the city said that the water supply will be reliable and remain safe to drink during the crucial infrastructure upgrade, which is scheduled to begin on March 23 and take eight weeks to complete. The work is needed to deliver long-term water quality and reliability, it said.

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The water pressure is not expected to drop below 40 pounds per square inch, which is still suitable for everyday use like showering, running appliances and washing dishes, the city said. Residents are asked to limit use of sprinklers.

A map showing which neighbourhoods will be affected by the water main work. (City of Saskatoon website)

The neighbourhoods of Brevoort Park, College Park, Wildwood, Lakeview, Rosewood, Lakewood Suburban Centre, Lakewood, Briarwood, Greystone Heights, Eastview, and College Park East will be affected, and the city said that based on past project modelling and fall 2025 testing pressure may drop by up to 20 psi (about 40 per cent).

Construction will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with possible weekend work. Noise, dust and vibration are expected in the area of the Acadia Drive and Taylor Street intersection.

Outages are not expected during the upgrade and the city said if people have no water to call customer service at 306-975-2476.

The city does not keep records of sprinkler systems, it says on its website. Businesses equipped with a fire sprinkler system should consult with the building owner or operators, as well as the building’s insurance provider, to confirm that the reduced water pressure will not negatively impact the sprinkler system, the city said.

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