Latest test shows water is OK at Regina's new Mosaic Stadium

Thirsty football fans will not have to worry about water quality at Regina's new Mosaic Stadium after all. While initial testing found the water was not suitable for drinking, new lab results provided Friday show everything is OK.

Even though the water is safe, a backup system of portable water stations will still be in place for Saturday's football game between the University ofRegina Rams and University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

"This provides us the opportunity to test our backup plans," Regina Mayor Michael Fougere said in a statement Friday afternoon.

The water quality issue was noted as preparations were underway for the $278-million stadium's first trial run.

Gravel in the pipes

Kim Onrait, the executive director of city services and major projects with the city, said Thursday that when the stadium's water lines were flushed, debris, like gravel and stones, was found in the pipes.

Onrait called it a normal occurrence during the startup of a new facility.

With an "allclear" notice from the provincial laboratory, there will be no need to restrict water use at the stadium, officials said Friday.

"With the water having passed rigorous provincial testing, signs will be no longer be posted at the entrance to all 23 washrooms on the main concourse and over sinks as a caution not to drink the water," the city said in a statement.