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Updated 2024-11-14 - The boil water advisory that effected customers on the north pipeline has been LIFTED - effective immediately. All customers affected should have received a text message last week as that is our primary means of contacting in such events. If you did not receive a text please contact the Rural 44 Office (RM of Snipe Lake) 306-962-3214 to ensure this is remedied. Thank you for your patience.
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Boil Water Advisory
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SWA has issued a precautionary boil water advisory as detailed below:
November 4, 2024
Via Email: rural44@sasktel.net; rm259water@sastel.net
Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility
Box 308
ESTON SK S0L 1A0
Attention Waterworks Owner/Operator:
This letter is to advise you that a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) will be issued for all users of the North Line within the Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility’s water distribution system, and is effective November 4, 2024 9:00 AM until further notice.
Water Security Agency (WSA) protocol is to place water distribution systems under a PDWA when a watermain break results in a localized depressurization, until such time as the water within the water distribution system is proven safe for human consumptive use. This PDWA remains in effect until the safety of the Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility’s distributed water can be ensured. Therefore the administration shall notify all affected users of the affected portion of the water distribution system of the conditions in the attached PDWA poster.
This PDWA can be rescinded by the WSA once the following is completed:
1) The break has been repaired, and all related appurtenances have been disinfected and flushed according to applicable standards.
2) The affected portion of the water distribution system has been pressurized, and flushed (if possible), according to applicable standards.
3) The water treatment plant is producing water that achieves the water quality limits stated in the Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility’s Permit to Operate a Waterworks.
4) The receipt of two consecutive sets of three (6 total) bacteriological samples, collected 24 hours apart from representative locations within the area of the water distribution system affected, which are analyzed and found to be negative for bacteriological presence. Samples are to be marked as “Other” and labeled with the appropriate station number in order to expedite their processing. These samples will not count towards sampling requirements.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 306-741-7718 or Scott.Klippenstein@wsask.ca.
Sincerely,
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Compliancy 2023
Water Security
2023 Compliance - Google Docs (click here)
Water Security Agency requires an annual publication to ensure our compliance with testing requirements. The link will provide the full information.
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Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP)
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Some producers might qualify for funding under this program with their eligible projects.
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Click here for more information
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CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON MORE THAN $18 MILLION POTABLE WATER DELIVERY PROJECT
Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility news release
Issued: Mon., July 12, 2021
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Today, the Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility announced that construction recently began on its more than $18 million infrastructure project in west-central Saskatchewan.
Overall, the project involves building a pumphouse, installing nearly 300 km of distribution pipe, upgrading the Town of Eston’s water treatment facility and twinning a portion of the EK raw water line.
Construction on the pumphouse and the upgrades to Eston’s water treatment facility began in May. The water distribution line work began in June. The project is targeted to be completed and fully operational by summer of 2022.
Under the New Building Canada Plan’s Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component - National and Regional Projects, the Government of Canada will be contributing up to $6,213,559 to the Rural 44 Water Distribution Project, and the Government of Saskatchewan will be contributing up to $6,213,559. Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility subscribers, the RM of Snipe Lake No. 259, and the Town of Eston will fund the remainder of the project.
“Reliable access to clean water for the people of west-central Saskatchewan helps improve the well-being of residents, and supports sustainable, long-term growth in the region. This project will have a real and positive impact on the community and residents for years to come,” said the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. “This is just one part of the Government of Canada’s plan to ensure that all communities across the country are healthy and inclusive places to live.”
“Our government is proud to invest more than $6.2 million toward the Rural 44 Water Distribution Project,” said the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations. “This significant infrastructure investment will support communities across the province and stimulate local economies as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“We are excited to see this project underway. The support from the federal and provincial governments will allow our residents to enjoy a safe, secure, and reliable water source for the years to come,” said Bill Owens, Chairman of the Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility Board.
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Minutes of Previous Meetings
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Bylaws of the Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility
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Welcome to Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility website!
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If you need information about becoming a subscriber, please email rural44@sasktel.net. Include your name and contact information.
This is our attempt to bring information together into one place so that we can communicate with you on all of the latest information, as it happens. We welcome your inquiries and feedback. If you have a question, please share it and we will post it so that everyone can benefit from the shared knowledge.
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There will be parts of this website that will be accessible by you the subscriber. There will be parts that are intended for our Board Members. Only Board Members accounts will be approved and all information pertaining to subscribers will be placed on pages accessible without passwords.
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2021/06/28 - R44WPU is inviting submissions from local contractors interested in providing end-point installation services to Rural 44 Subscribers. A list of contacts and services will be included in the package being sent to subscribers. Services required may include licensed plumbing, electrical, trenching or directional drilling, water storage supplies, and pressure system supplies. Contact Lisa Oakland, R44WPU Project Liaison at rural44@sasktel.net or 306-962-4230 for more information.
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2020/03/05 - started a "frequently asked questions" section
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Project Map
Click the pdf (right) to see proposed project routing as of June 1, 2021.
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Board Members Section
Welcome to the Board Members section.
There will be updates and minutes posted here for your information.
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Updates on Financing Options
- Several items were dealt with by the RM of Snipe Lake as far as financing is concerned.
- Snipe Lake has agreed to finance subscribers with a 5% down payment. Loans will be secured with the land after a loan document is signed.
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This form will need review/approval at the Board level.
Business Information to be discussed 2020/02/26
We are getting questions as to what is acceptable for curb stop / design information. This is what I've found out so far:
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The Subscriber must provide an area with sufficient access to install the service line, and with sufficient space to install the mechanical assembly. The mechanical assembly should be located in an area easily accessible for the Water Utility. The area should be heated in order to prevent freezing of the service line and/or mechanical assembly components.
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There must be an air gap between the service line and tank, to provide backflow protection in the case of float/solenoid failure. See pages 3, 15 and 16 of the attached SARWP – Unit 6 .pdf, as well as pages 7 and 8 of the attached SARWP – Unit 4 .pdf, for discussions on backflow prevention, air gaps, and installation into underground tanks.
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We have also been asked for confirmation that the water is brought into the basement. Tristan has confirmed that the price includes installation into the basement. Costs for cistern and pressure system and anything required so that the assembly doesn't free (1 above) is the subscriber's responsibility.
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Project Manager Contract & Advertising
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We will need to come up with a plan for obtaining a Project Manager. Andrew Ernst is still interested and available. I was in touch with Dundurn Rural Water Pipeline and have obtained their contract. They paid about $50,000 per year for this position.
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