Water & Sewer
Winnipeg enjoys an abundant supply of some of the purest water in North America. The City of Winnipeg can provide up to 386,000 cubic metres of water per day, with a design peak capacity of 351,000 cubic metres per day.
Water quality is consistent year-round, with the possible exception of occasional taste and odour caused by summer algae blooms at Shoal Lake, the source of Winnipeg’s water supply.
Winnipeg has access to a number of large aquifers which can provide significant supplies of low-cost, high quality groundwater. The largest of these is the Carbonate Aquifer. In addition to groundwater sources, Winnipeg is located in a province with abundant supplies of surface water (lakes/rivers). Surface water represents approximately 16% of the province’s surface area.
Related Infrastructure Information
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Analysis of Winnipeg Water
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Water and Sewer Service User Charges
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Winnipeg Water