City Of Steinbach’s Water Distribution System Discolouration on April 21
The City of Steinbach Waterworks Department would like to inform residents 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.
Despite the discolouration, the water is still safe to use for washing, brushing teeth, and cooking. The Waterworks Department recommends all residents boil the water for drinking.
The City of Steinbach is flushing the water distribution system at a number of locations set up throughout the city to remove the discoloured water and bring it back to normal clarity.
The City will provide further updates on the situation 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.
Updates from the City will be posted today, Tuesday, April 21st, at approximately 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
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.
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Please note: boiling of drinking water is a precautionary recommendation as disinfection levels of chlorine are still present in the distribution system and there is no indication of contamination.
