The City of Portage la Prairie has issued a Boil Water Advisory for some areas of the city.
Superintendant of Public Works Brian Taylor.
"This is something that is a new requirement in provincial regulations," says Taylor.
"If any work is being done to a water main where the water is either shut off to customers or reduced below 20 PSI, you are required to deliver letters to the homeowners advising they boil water.
It’s not a Boil Water Order, it’s an advisory."
Taylor details how long the crews have been at work.
"They’re doing water main renewal and doing a lot of work around there," says Taylor.
"They’re turning water on and off, they’ve actually been working there for over a month."
Taylor notes residents can expect the work to be completed in approximately two weeks.