Regina aims to remove all lead service connections by 2036. Since 2022, privately owned lead connections are replaced when the adjoining City-owned connection is replaced, under a 2021 Water Bylaw amendment. Owners can defer private-side costs up to $10,000 interest-free over five or ten years, and owners who replace their side first get the City side replaced free (as checked September 2026).
- The City owns the connection from the main to the property line; the owner owns it from the property line into the home.
- Private lead connections are replaced when the City replaces its side, under the Water Bylaw since 2022.
- Private-side costs up to $10,000 can be deferred interest-free over five or ten years through property taxes or monthly payments.
- Filter help includes a rebate up to $200 and up to $350 toward plumber installation of an under-sink filter.
- Ninety-five percent of City-owned connections are already lead-free, with 272 lead replacements in 2025.
01 /Who owns the water connection in Regina?
The City of Regina says water service pipes are owned by both the owner and the City: the City owns the portion from the water main on the street to the property line, and the owner owns the portion from the property line into the home. The curb box, the shut-off valve, is normally at the front property line, and the City notes connections can leak there. A leak on private property is the owner's to repair.
The City says lead was a common plumbing material before 1960, and that 95 percent of City-owned connections are now lead-free. Its Lead Service Connection Management Program reports lead replacements of 193 in 2021, 210 in 2022, 175 in 2023, 178 in 2024 and 272 in 2025. The identification guide shows how to check your side.
02 /Is private replacement required in Regina?
Yes, when the City replaces its side. In 2021 City Council amended the Water Bylaw to make replacement of privately owned lead service connections mandatory when the City-owned lead connection is replaced, and starting in 2022 private lead connections are replaced when the adjoining City connection is. Owners who have already replaced the private side are eligible for free replacement of the City side; the private side must be changed first.
- Agreement
The owner signs a three-way agreement with the City and the contractor.
- Contractor
Owners using City financing choose from the Qualified Vendor Roster and get at least three quotes.
- Private side
Replaced first, or together with the City side when the City schedules it.
- City side
Replaced at no cost to owners who have replaced the private side.
03 /How can Regina owners pay for the private side?
Regina offers two deferred payment options for private-side costs up to $10,000.00, both interest-free. On the five-year plan, one fifth of the total is added to the property taxes each year for five years, or paid as 60 monthly instalments through the City's TIPPS monthly payment plan. On the ten-year plan, one tenth is added each year, or paid in 120 monthly instalments.
| Plan | Per year on taxes | Monthly through TIPPS | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five years | $2,000 | 60 payments of about $167 | None |
| Ten years | $1,000 | 120 payments of about $83 | None |
The cost page compares Regina's deferral with loans and grants in other cities.
04 /What filter and testing help does Regina offer?
Regina offers a filter rebate of up to $200 on the utility bill, a one-time reimbursement of up to $350 for a plumber to install an under-sink filter, and free delivery of filters (pitchers, tap-mounted or under-sink units) with a one-year supply of cartridges for eligible homes. The City's own guidance puts pitchers at about $20 to $100 and below-counter systems at around $1,000. It also runs a random testing study and free in-home point-of-use testing for eligible buildings, such as pre-1960 homes in lead areas or homes with a known public lead line.
- Contact Service Regina (306-777-7000, waterworks@regina.ca) to confirm your connection's record.
- Ask about free in-home testing and filter delivery if you qualify.
- Get at least three quotes, from the Qualified Vendor Roster if you will use City financing.
- Sign the three-way agreement and choose a payment plan.
Regina's construction specification calls for at least 2.7 metres of cover over the full length of service lines, with a curb stop at the property line on services 50 mm and smaller; see frost and water line depth. For quotes, send your details, or first run the Lead Water Line Check.
05 /What should a Regina owner prepare?
The three-way agreement and the financing rules mean paperwork comes first. Gather what the City and contractors will ask for, and the process moves faster.
- The address's record from Service Regina, including whether the City side is lead.
- Three quotes from roster contractors if you plan to use City financing.
- Your payment choice: five or ten years, on taxes or monthly.
- Access: a clear path to the entry pipe and the curb box.
Ask each contractor to state the depth they will work at; the City's specification calls for at least 2.7 m of cover, so pits are deep and shoring is part of the job.
FAQQuestions people ask
When will Regina remove all lead service connections?
The City says it is working to remove all lead service connections by 2036.
Do I have to replace my lead water connection in Regina?
Yes, when the City replaces the adjoining City-owned lead connection, under the Water Bylaw amendment in effect since 2022.
Can I pay for Regina lead replacement over time?
Yes. Private-side costs up to $10,000 can be deferred interest-free over five or ten years, on property taxes or monthly through TIPPS.
How much is Regina's water filter rebate?
Up to $200 on the utility bill, plus up to $350 toward plumber installation of an under-sink filter.
Does Regina replace the City side for free?
Yes, for owners who have had the private side replaced; the private side must be changed first.
