Flowing Clean
Winnipeg enjoys an abundant supply of what is regarded as some of the cleanest water in North America. The City of Winnipeg can provide up to 386 thousand cubic metres of water per day, with a design peak capacity of 351 thousand 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. Typically, Winnipeg manufacturing does not require water treatment for their process.
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 placed in a province that has abundant supplies of surface water (lakes/rivers). Surface water represents approximately 16% of the province’s surface area.
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Winnipeg Water