The City of Moose Jaw is asking residents to conserve water effective immediately.
The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant has notified the city of a “short-term reduction in the supply of water to its customers … due to an issue with the plant.” The issue is expected to be resolved by the end of the weekend.
Residents are asked to reduce their water usage over the next couple of days. Ways to help include:
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Turning off taps as much as possible during personal grooming activities
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Showering instead of bathing, if possible
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Running washing machines and dishwashers only when full
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Refraining from watering grass or landscaping as much as possible
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Avoiding the filling of hot tubs, pools and ponds
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Delaying vehicle washing until the conservation request is lifted
The city will not be filling the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool or any paddling pools. Spray parks have been turned off, and city equipment and vehicles will not be washed except when required for health and safety. Operations that require water, including street cleaning, have been paused.
More information is available on the city’s water advisory page.