Zachidniak: What is uptake on rebate for filter installation by a plumber? That's a new program, just wondering how it's working.
Admin: We don't have that number b/c it's new in 2026. That number will be in the next report (in 2026). #yqrcc

Admin: The report today is for 2025 though it is coming in 2026. So far in 2026, we've removed 252. We've met the target of 220 but we will continue to do work into the fall as long as the weather holds. #yqrcc

Zachidniak: It says in report that only replacing the city side but not replacing the private side increases risk to residents. Why?
Admin: When we replace a city-side line, it will disturb the private side connection as well & will release more lead into the line. #yqrcc

Zachidniak wants to know who will determine if orthophosphate will be added in 2027.
Admin: The study we're doing is about the dosage. We expect it will be added. We are working w/ Buffalo Pound & they will make final decision w/ our input. #yqrcc

Admin: Health Canada says there is no safe level of lead in drinking water. When we are talking to residents, whether through letters or in person, we are trying to convey that inforamtion. #yqrcc

Flores asks about health canada recommendations on orthophosphate… 
Admin: It is listed as one tool but not a total solution. They recommend removing lead lines. #yqrcc

Admin: We don't have a full data picture but we are trying to reach residents who might be falling through the cracks. #yqrcc

Admin: To do better to notify w/ tenants who might be exposed, we have sent letters to all suspected rental properties. When we see changes to water changes, we've sent follow up letters. And we've done proactive filter drops last year. #yqrcc

Flores: To your knowledge, does the province have any way to advocate or inform renters who are exposed to lead?
Citysolicitor: Not aware of province providing any information to renters or putting any requirement on landlords. #yqrcc

Admin: Our approach is to use the carrot, so if council approves the $5k max that will provide an incentive to landlords to replace private side connections. #yqrcc

Flores: Do we have any way compelling or persuading landlords that they disclose to tenant about public or private lead connections?
Admin: There is nothing now that compels them. But we do have an app so that residents can punch in their address & find out. #yqrcc

Flores: Do we know which rental properties have lead connections?
Admin: We do not have accurate information about the PRIVATE-side lead service connections. Only way to know is to to do water testing. #yqrcc

Admin on equity concerns: We're not picking locations not based on equity but on if a line has failed or as part of integrated service delivery model. We know that lead lines are in communities built pre 1960s & we note that often those are equity deserving neighbourhoods. #yqrcc

Admin notes that doing one-off lead removals is more expensive than doing as part of an overall plan. #yqrcc

Flores: What would be cost of delay?
Admin: The cost of replacement is increasing. Went up in 2023 & 24 but have levelled off now. There are health impacts, there are no safe levels of lead & that is well researched. #yqrcc

Admin: One thing different about Regina is our cast iron pipe replacement was done early, 1970s & 80s, but unfortunately the lead connections were not replaced at that time. Sktoon is removing lead connections along w/ water network renewal at same time. #yqrcc

Flores: Why can't we move at speed of other municipalities?
Admin: We started the plan in 2021 & had a 15 year plan. There are options to speed that up. 7 year option is achievable but comes at a cost. #yqrcc

Admin: City is making progress & taking steps to make sure city have information about how to reduce risk of lead exposure. #yqrcc

Admin: We also recommend accelerating hydrovacc investigations to gain complete picture of remaining replacments by end of 2028. Also recommend a max homeowner contribution of $5k for replacement of private-side lead connection. #yqrcc

Admin: Highlight from 2025 – removal of 327 lead connections, distributing 725 water filters, mailing over 3200 letters to owners & occupants w/ city-side lead connections. #yqrcc