Updated April 8 at 4:20 p.m.
The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) for the City of Weyburn has been rescinded effective immediately by the Water Security Agency. Residents and businesses may now resume normal water use.
No further boiling of water is required. If desired, residents may run cold water taps briefly to refresh household plumbing.
The advisory has been lifted following confirmation that water quality meets provincial standards.
The City acknowledges the impact this had on residents, businesses, and surrounding communities served by the system. The City thanks residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation throughout this process.
April 8, 2026
The City of Weyburn is awaiting test results from the provincial laboratory following the most recent round of water sampling. Results are expected by the end of day, April 8, or early tomorrow, April 9.
The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) remains in effect until the Water Security Agency has reviewed the results and determined whether the advisory can be lifted. The City will provide a further update as soon as direction is received from the Water Security Agency.
Residents and businesses must continue to follow all boil water advisory requirements until further notice. This includes surrounding communities under the Weyburn Utility Board that receive City of Weyburn water.
The City thanks residents and businesses for their continued patience and cooperation while this process continues.
April 4, 2026
The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) for the City of Weyburn remains in effect following initial laboratory results received Saturday, April 4.
Based on those results, additional water sampling is required before the Water Security Agency can determine whether the advisory can be lifted. This is part of the required process to confirm the water system meets provincial drinking water standards following the March 31 depressurization event.
Residents and businesses must continue to follow all boil water advisory requirements until further notice. This includes surrounding communities under the Weyburn Utility Board that receive City of Weyburn water.
Water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, making ice, washing dishes and any other activity where it may be ingested must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.
Additional sampling is now underway, and results are expected in the coming days. The City will provide a further update as soon as the Water Security Agency has reviewed the next round of results.
The City understands this is frustrating for residents and businesses and thanks the community for continuing to take the necessary precautions while the advisory remains in effect.
Thank you to City staff and Water Security Agency who have been working diligently on this issue.
For ongoing updates, visit weyburn.ca or sign up for Weyburn Alerts.
April 2, 2026
The City of Weyburn issued a city-wide Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) the morning of March 31 following a temporary loss of water pressure within the distribution system.
An automated system issue at the Water Treatment Plant temporarily interrupted monitoring and control processes, affecting water pressure and disinfection capacity. Once identified, City crews responded immediately, manually restored system pressure in a controlled manner, and stabilized the water distribution network.
In accordance with Water Security Agency (WSA) protocol, a PDWA was issued city-wide at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Under provincial regulations, a significant depressurization event requires a precautionary advisory until water quality is confirmed to be safe.
The advisory will remain in effect until laboratory testing verifies provincial drinking water standards. The City expects to receive test results by Saturday, at which time WSA will determine whether conditions have been met to lift the advisory.
Residents will be informed immediately once new information is available. The City recognizes the inconvenience this advisory causes and thanks residents for their patience. Protecting public health remains the City’s top priority.
It is important to note:
- The advisory is a result of depressurization, not a result of confirmed contamination.
- The advisory is required because there is a potential risk, even if water quality appears unchanged.
- Residents are reminded to boil water to be used for activities where it may be ingested, including brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, ice cubes, water fountains, and washing dishes.
For advisory instructions and ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to register for Weyburn Alerts.
Updated 6:15 p.m., March 31
Due to water main flushing, residents in select areas may experience temporary low water pressure and/or discoloured water on Tuesday, March 31. This work is part of the City’s response following earlier city-wide water pressure issues.
Instructions
- If your water appears cloudy or discoloured, run your cold water tap until the water clears.
- Residents must continue to follow the Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) currently in effect.
Updated 11:55 a.m., March 31
City-wide water pressure has been restored. The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) remains in effect while required water quality testing is completed.
The advisory will remain in effect until test results have been received and reviewed. The public should expect the PDWA to remain in place until later this week.
Until the advisory is lifted, continue to bring all water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption, including water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and food preparation.
The City will notify residents and businesses once the PDWA has been lifted.
Updated 7:51 a.m., March 31
Please be advised the City of Weyburn is currently subject to a boil water advisory until further notice. Officials are working to resolve the issue.
Please take the following precautions:
- Boil water used for drinking purposes, for at least 1 minute at a rolling boil, prior to use;
- Boil water for activities where it may be ingested;
- Do not drink from any public drinking fountains in the affected area;
- People may use the water for washing and bathing.
Residents will be contacted immediately as soon as new information becomes available.
PDWA StartedMarch 31, 2026
The City of Weyburn is aware of low water pressure being experienced across the community. Crews are currently addressing the issue and working to restore service as quickly as possible.
Residents are asked to limit non-essential water use at this time while crews work to resolve the issue.
To help keep phone lines open at City Hall and Public Works for urgent matters, residents are encouraged to check weyburn.ca for the latest updates.
We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding while this issue is being addressed.