What SaskWater does

SaskWater (legal name: Saskatchewan Water Corporation) is a commercial Crown corporation wholly owned by the Province of Saskatchewan, operating since 1966 under The Saskatchewan Water Corporation Act, 2002. Headquartered in Moose Jaw with approximately 131 employees distributed across roughly 20 Saskatchewan communities, the company delivers potable water, non-potable water, and wastewater treatment services to 77 municipalities, 78 rural pipeline groups, 15 industrial customers, 261 commercial and individual end-users, and 29 First Nations communities — directly and indirectly serving about 120,400 people. Owned infrastructure includes 9 water treatment plants, 3 wastewater facilities, 1,055 km of pipeline, 136.94 km of canal, and 43 booster and pump stations, with annual throughput of 46.1 billion litres (8.1B potable, 38.0B non-potable) and 1.1 billion litres of wastewater treated.

The product portfolio combines three core utility services (potable water supply, non-potable industrial water, wastewater treatment and management) with value-added modules including ROAM remote monitoring via a TransGas SCADA partnership, Certified Operation & Maintenance for 19 communities, leak detection audits, project management through an in-house Engineering department (38 projects in 2024-25), and the long-running First Nations Operator Training Program. A more recent addition is the Effluent Irrigated Woodlots system, which uses hybrid poplars and willows to absorb treated wastewater on a smaller footprint than conventional agricultural effluent irrigation.

SaskWater operates a sales-led, direct-contract go-to-market targeting enterprise and government buyers (municipalities, rural pipeline groups, industrial customers) via long-term water supply agreements and full-cost pricing methodology approved by the Board, Minister, Crown Investments Corporation, and Cabinet. Revenue streams blend subscription-style recurring water supply agreements with usage-based non-potable industrial sales ($25.6M in 2024-25) and professional services from project management and certified operations. FY2024-25 revenue reached a record $71.1M CAD (+2.2% YoY) with $9.1M total comprehensive income; the corporation returned $4.7M in dividends to the province in FY2025-26 and recorded a record 9.1/10 customer satisfaction score. Strategic priorities include industrial diversification (anchored by the Cargill canola crush contract), irrigation expansion under the Saskatchewan Growth Plan, and deeper First Nations urban reserve partnerships.

Name

SaskWater

Legal name

Saskatchewan Water Corporation

Website

https://saskwater.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SaskWater is Saskatchewan's commercial Crown water utility, delivering potable water, non-potable industrial water, and wastewater treatment to 77 municipalities, 78 rural pipeline groups, 15 industrial customers, 261 individual users, and 29 First Nations communities across the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Treated Drinking Water Transmission Pipelines (Bulk Conveyance) (TLAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aqueducts, Canals & Pipeline-Canal Hybrid Conveyance Systems (Interbasin) (TLAGAHAK)

Keywords

• Potable water supply
• Wastewater treatment services
• Municipal water utilities
• Non-potable water supply
• Water infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

Moose Jaw

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Water Supply Services: SaskWater generates revenue primarily through water supply agreements with municipalities, rural pipeline groups, industrial customers, and individual users. The company supplies both potable and non-potable water through its extensive pipeline network and treatment facilities. Revenue is based on full-cost pricing methodology including costs to operate, maintain and upgrade water system infrastructure.
2. Non-potable Water Sales: Large volume non-potable water supply delivered to industrial customers including potash mines and fertilizer manufacturers. Non-potable water sales reached $25.6 million in 2024-25.
3. Wastewater Treatment & Management: Provides wastewater treatment and management services including lagoon-based treatment, mechanical treatment systems, and effluent irrigation solutions for municipal and industrial customers.
4. Certified Operation & Maintenance (COM): Provides certified operation and maintenance services to 19 communities and rural pipeline groups for their water and wastewater systems, including water supply works, treatment plants, storage facilities, distribution systems, and wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
5. Project Management Services: Complete project management services for water infrastructure projects including planning, design, environmental assessment, and construction management. SaskWater's Engineering department provided project management services on 38 infrastructure projects in 2024-25.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SaskWater is Saskatchewan's commercial Crown water utility providing potable and non-potable water supply, wastewater treatment and management, certified operation and maintenance, project management, and remote monitoring services to 77 communities, 78 rural pipeline groups, 15 industrial customers, and 261 commercial/domestic end-users across Saskatchewan. The company owns and operates 9 water treatment plants, 3 wastewater facilities, 1,055 km of pipeline, and 136.94 km of canal, delivering approximately 46.1 billion litres of water annually.

Product overview

SaskWater is Saskatchewan’s commercial Crown water utility providing a comprehensive suite of water and wastewater services through a platform-plus-services model. The core offering consists of three primary product lines: Potable Water Supply (delivering safe drinking water via nine water treatment plants and extensive pipeline networks), Non-Potable Water Supply (industrial water delivery for potash mines and fertilizer manufacturers), and Wastewater Treatment & Management (lagoon-based, mechanical, and effluent irrigation systems). These core products are supported by value-added modules including ROAM (Remote Oversight and Monitoring via SCADA partnership with TransGas/SaskEnergy), Certified Operation & Maintenance (COM) services for 19 communities, Leak Detection Audit services, Planning & Support (project management and engineering), and the First Nations Training Program (operator training for 29 First Nations communities). SaskWater serves diverse market segments including 77 municipalities, 15 industrial customers, 78 rural pipeline groups, and 261 individual/commercial users through both owned infrastructure and regional systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Potable Water Supply Delivery of safe and reliable drinking water to municipalities, First Nations, industrial customers, rural pipeline groups and individual users. SaskWater owns and operates nine water treatment plants and delivers approximately 8.1 billion litres annually.
• Non-Potable Water Supply Large-volume water delivery to industrial customers including potash mines and fertilizer manufacturers. SaskWater operates non-potable systems in areas surrounding Saskatoon, Buffalo Pound Lake, and along the Saskatoon Southeast Water Supply System, delivering approximately 38.0 billion litres annually.
• Wastewater Treatment & Management Design, build and operation of wastewater systems including lagoon-based treatment, complex mechanical treatment systems and effluent irrigation. SaskWater owns and operates wastewater facilities in Nipawin, Pierceland and Fort Qu'Appelle, treating approximately 1.1 billion litres annually.
• Planning & Support Services Complete project management services for water infrastructure projects including planning, design, environmental assessment, and construction management. Provides access to mechanical, chemical and civil engineers with expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.
• ROAM - Remote Oversight and Monitoring Remote Oversight and Monitoring service providing continuous monitoring of water and wastewater facilities. Through partnership with TransGas/SaskEnergy, uses SCADA system to remotely monitor 62 SaskWater and customer-owned water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants and distribution systems across the province 24/7.
• Certified Operation & Maintenance (COM) Contracted certified operation and maintenance services for customer-owned water and wastewater systems. SaskWater contracts with 19 communities and rural pipeline groups to provide certified operators for water supply works, treatment plants, storage facilities, distribution systems, and wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
• Leak Detection Audit Leak detection audit services to identify water loss in distribution systems. SaskWater monitors system water loss rates and provides 24-hour remote monitoring services to quickly identify and address leaks.
• First Nations Operator Training Program Operator training program provided to Saskatchewan First Nations on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada. SaskWater circuit trainers travel to 29 First Nations communities to provide hands-on training and support to water and wastewater operators, including emergency technical assistance and preventative maintenance.
• Regional Water Supply Systems Regional potable water supply systems providing water to 23 communities and several rural pipeline groups. SaskWater supports development of regional systems to maximize benefits while minimizing costs, offering economies of scale and access to grant funding.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Des Nedhe Group (English River First Nation)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with the economic development arm of English River First Nation. SaskWater commissioned the wastewater treatment plant on the English River First Nation's Grasswoods Urban Reserve in June 2025 and continues to provide full-time operations and maintenance services.
• CargillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023SaskWater commissioned the Regina Regional Non-potable Water Supply System and began delivering water to Cargill's canola crush facility in February 2026, supporting industrial diversification and economic development in the Regina-Belle Plaine corridor.
• TransGas (Subsidiary of SaskEnergy)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with TransGas enables SaskWater's ROAM (Remote Oversight and Monitoring) system using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technology to remotely monitor 62 SaskWater and customer-owned water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants and distribution systems across the province 24/7.
• Indigenous Services CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaskWater is contracted by Indigenous Services Canada to provide water and wastewater operator training to 29 different First Nations locations around Saskatchewan. SaskWater provides regular updates on project milestones and provides ISC with an annual report.
• Water Security AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Water Security Agency to expand irrigation service along Saskatoon Southeast Water Supply system. Working together to support the Saskatchewan Growth Plan with goal of adding 15,000 irrigated acres to the system by 2025-26.
• Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Saskatchewan (ACEC-SK)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong working relationship keeping SaskWater connected to members and ensuring effective use of private sector resources. Regular meetings to collaborate on water and wastewater technology review and exchanges of information, experience and best practices. Participation in broader discussion forums involving consultants, operators and regulators.
• Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond sponsor of SUMA's Annual Convention and sponsor of keynote address. Also sponsor and participant in regional meetings. Partnership enhances relationships with existing municipal customers and creates new partnerships with potential customers who could benefit from SaskWater's expertise.
• Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and conference participation to strengthen connections to existing and potential rural municipal customers.
• Saskatchewan Association of Rural Water Pipelines (SARWP)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and conference participation to strengthen connections with rural water pipeline associations across Saskatchewan.
• Western Canada WaterstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and conference participation to keep employees current on water and wastewater trends and new developments in the industry.
• Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan (UMAAS)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and conference participation to strengthen connections to municipal administrators and keep current on industry developments.
• Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association (SWWA)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and conference participation to strengthen industry connections and keep current on water and wastewater trends.
• Saskatchewan Construction PanelstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular meetings bringing together government agencies and private industry representatives for dialogue on industry concerns and potential opportunities.
• Ministry of Environment (Saskatchewan)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in broader discussion forums involving ministry officials and regulators to discuss common interests and issues impacting the water and wastewater industry.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Water Works Company: American Water is the largest publicly traded US water and wastewater utility, serving ~14 million people across 14 states with regulated utility operations and military services. Most useful as a broad incumbent comparable for regulated-utility economics, infrastructure-scale valuation reference, and capital-deployment benchmarks relevant to SaskWater.
• Veolia Water Technologies Canada: Veolia (including legacy SUEZ) operates water and wastewater treatment plants and provides design-build-operate services globally and across Canada. Comparable technology, customer segments (municipal and industrial), and service-line scope, but at a global incumbent scale rather than provincial Crown-utility scale.
• Aqua America (Essential Utilities): Essential Utilities (formerly Aqua America) operates regulated water and wastewater utilities serving ~5 million people across the US. Provides a market-multiple and customer-mix comparable for valuing SaskWater's combined municipal + industrial + individual user base.

Others

• Xylem Inc. Xylem provides water and wastewater technology, including smart-metering and SCADA-style monitoring platforms used by utilities globally. Comparable to SaskWater's ROAM monitoring system and partnership with TransGas; serves as the technology and instrumentation supplier ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Halifax Water: Halifax Water is a municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater utility serving Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, providing potable supply, wastewater treatment, and bulk service to industrial customers. Comparable to SaskWater in scope, regulatory framework, and customer-mix (municipal, industrial, and end-user residential).
• EPCOR Utilities Inc. EPCOR is a Canadian water, wastewater, and energy utility headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, operating treatment plants, transmission/distribution networks, and serving municipalities and industrial customers across Western Canada. It is the most direct functional peer to SaskWater given similar scope (potable water, non-potable industrial supply, wastewater treatment, O&M services), comparable scale, and Crown/regulated-utility heritage.
• Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA): OCWA is a provincial Crown agency of Ontario that operates and maintains water and wastewater treatment facilities on behalf of municipalities, First Nations, and industrial clients. It is highly comparable to SaskWater's Certified Operation & Maintenance (COM) business and First Nations operator training program, sharing a near-identical Crown-agency operating model.

Regional players

• City of Edmonton Water Services: EPCOR, formerly the City of Edmonton Water Services, operates drinking water treatment and distribution for the Edmonton region and surrounding communities. Highly comparable to SaskWater's regional supply model; serves as the closest municipal-peer benchmark for capital intensity and regulated rate-base economics in Western Canada.
• Metro Vancouver Water Services: Metro Vancouver's Water Services operates the regional drinking water system serving 11 member municipalities in British Columbia, including source water management, treatment, and bulk distribution through major pipelines. Comparable bulk potable water transmission mandate and regional-scale infrastructure model, although significantly larger than SaskWater and operating in a different province.
• North American Water Treatment Services (City of Prince Albert Water): Municipal water departments in other Canadian prairie cities (e.g., City of Prince Albert, City of Saskatoon) overlap with SaskWater as both customers (SaskWater supplies bulk water to them) and adjacent operators of municipal water systems. Useful as in-province reference points for service-area boundaries and competing municipal supply models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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