Parts of Winnipeg should expect brown tap water this weekend
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If you live in the St. Boniface, Norwood, Glenwood and Varennes neighbourhoods, you may find you have discoloured water coming out of your taps on Saturday night and Sunday.
The city has advised that on Saturday night, it will need to shut off a water feeder main that crosses the Seine River so that an inspection may be carried out.
This could cause tap water to be discoloured for about a day for some residents, the city advised in a press release on Friday.
Residents in these neighbourhoods are advised to check for discoloured water before they start using it on Saturday night and Sunday.
It is recommended that residents do not use discoloured water for drinking, cooking, doing laundry or any other purpose that requires clean water.
“This is recommended because discoloured water does not taste, smell or look pleasant, and it can stain clothes. Health officials do not believe that drinking discoloured water poses a health risk,” the city’s statement read.
A feeder main is a large pressurized water pipe that carries water from a pumping station to the watermain network. Any time there is a major change in the rate or direction of water flow in watermains, sediment, including dead algae and minerals in the waterpipes, can loosen and be released into the water.
If coloured water does appear, the city advises residents to carry out the following steps:
— Turn on a cold water tap and let the water run for a few minutes. It is best to use a bathtub tap as there is no screen to trap any sediment.
— Catch some water in a light-coloured cup. If the water isn’t clear, turn off the tap, wait 30 minutes and try again. Discoloured water usually doesn’t last long. If the water still isn’t clear after waiting two to three hours, contact 311.
For more information, go to the city’s website and refer to the Discoloured Water FAQ.
Click here for health information related to discoloured water.