The City of Steinbach has released its 2025 Annual Drinking Water Report, confirming that the community’s water supply continues to meet or exceed all provincial safety standards. The report is now available for public review to help residents stay informed about the quality and management of their local water system.
The city’s public water system serves 17,806 residents through 5,786 service connections. Water is drawn from a limestone aquifer using five local wells, and in 2025, there were no drinking water safety orders or boil water advisories issued for the system. This consistent safety record has been maintained under the oversight of Waterworks Manager Mike Heppner, who has managed the department since approximately 2002.
As part of the 2025 reporting process, the city conducted preliminary testing for substances known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as PFAS. All results from these tests fell below the interim goal set by Health Canada. The city performed this testing through a grant program administered by the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association.
The City of Steinbach maintains an extensive infrastructure to ensure consistent service, including more than 99 kilometres of water piping and over 750 fire hydrants. During 2025, the waterworks department invested $873,796.85 into facility repairs to support these systems.
The city is required to publish this annual report under the Drinking Water Safety Act, which mandates that public water systems serving more than 1,000 people provide an update on their operations to the Office of Drinking Water by March 31 of each year. Residents can view the full report online at steinbach.ca or visit City Hall to request a paper copy.
