Discoloured water reported in Steinbach following watermain damage

A person fills a glass with water from his kitchen faucet in this file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton

Residents of Steinbach are being advised to boil water after a watermain in the city was damaged.

The city posted on its website Tuesday morning that the watermain was damaged while a private contractor was working on a development near the watermain.

The damage caused extremely high water flow and has resulted in discoloured water, the city said.

“Despite the discolouration, the water is still safe to use for washing, brushing teeth and cooking,” the city wrote in its post.

However, it is recommended that residents boil drinking water.

Crews are currently flushing the distribution system to remove the discoloured water.

The City of Steinbach said it will provide updates through the afternoon.