Water
Keystown and Stony Beach Water
The R.M. manages the water supply pipelines of potable water connected to the City of Regina/Buffalo Pound water system for the hamlets of Keystown and Stony Beach. The R.M. is required to hold permits to operate these waterworks as well as employ a certified and licensed water utility operator.
Precautionary Drinking Water Advisories:
Keystown January 31, 2018 due to inadequate disinfection residual
Stony Beach December 9, 2015 due to seasonal low chlorine residual
Water Advisories and Warnings | Water and Wastewater Management | Government of Saskatchewan
Keystown Water Reports:
2022 Annual Notice To Consumers Water Quality And Compliance
Stony Beach Water Reports:
2022 Annual Notice To Consumers Water Quality And Compliance
Water Tank Fill Station
A water tank fill station (pumphouse) is located in the Town of Pense at the corner of Ontario and Assiniboia.
The Town of Pense owns the station and the R.M. manages the loading facilities and meter through an electronic key fob system. Anyone wishing to purchase water from the station must come to the R.M. office to set up an account and obtain a fob. Key fobs are available for a $30 deposit and payments for water must be pre-paid through the office. We do not accept credit or debit.
The rate is based on time with a flow rate of 620 L / minute, at $0.0074 / L.
A similar water tank fill station is located within the Village of Belle Plaine.
Water Pipelines
A number of privately owned and operated water pipelines are located within the R.M. of Pense. The following water pipelines are managed by water co-operatives/associations and are shown on our municipal map:
- BDP Water Co-operative (Belle Plaine area)
- Cottonwood Water Users Inc. (NE part of R.M.)
- Eastview Water Users Co-operative (SW part of R.M.)
- Pattee Water Pipeline Inc. (E part of R.M.)
- Wascana Water Co-operative Ltd. (NE part of R.M.)
The water pipelines connect to the City of Regina/Buffalo Pound water system.