City Of Steinbach’s Update #4 on the April 21 Water Distribution System Discolouration
Based on field testing results, the City of Steinbach distribution system has been cleared of the impact of this morning’s watermain damage. The City’s Waterworks Department will continue monitoring the situation throughout the night and tomorrow morning to confirm that the water quality is back to normal.
As a precaution, the Office of Drinking Water and Manitoba Health Seniors and Active Living advise not to drink discoloured water or use it for purposes such as preparing food, beverages or infant formula. If you are still experiencing water discolouration at your property, please run the cold water tap for 10 to 15 minutes to help improve water clarity. If the discolouration still persists, please contact the Waterworks department as listed below.
If water is clear, it can once again be used normally.
The City will notify the public when all precautionary measures are lifted through the City’s website at www.steinbach.ca, through the City’s social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and X, and to local media outlets.
The next update from the City is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd, at approximately 10:00 AM, or earlier if the situation is fully resolved.
Please direct further questions to the City of Steinbach Waterworks Department by filling out the form on our website (www.steinbach.ca/directory) or by email to mheppner@steinbach.ca. Responses may be delayed as the Waterworks team works on the affected distribution system.
The City of Steinbach Waterworks Department was made aware that at approximately 8:30 AM on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, a private contractor working in a private development damaged the large watermain, causing extremely high flow of water and affecting the water colour in the city-wide distribution system.
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