Late Monday morning Swan River Deputy Mayor Lance Jacobson provided an update to CTV News.
Sunday the town, about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg declared a local state of emergency and issues a notice saying a total loss of water was imminent.
Around 4,000 people live in the community.
READ MORE: Low water supply in Swan River prompts local state of emergency Jacobson said the reason the reservoir must be full before repairs can begin is because once the contractors start repairs, won’t be treated for drinking.
The Town of Swan River is asking people to conserve water as much as possible and is commending residents for their cooperation up until now.
Schools in the community remain closed.
“From a patient care perspective, the Swan Valley Health Centre remains functional although the region will review treatment options for some high-need patients including those scheduled to receive hemodialysis in the next few days.
PMH said there are currently 44 patients admitted at the Swan Valley Health Centre in Swan River, the only hospital in the community.
Personal Care Homes are using bottled water where necessary and have advised residents and families of the water conservation efforts that are now underway.” PMH said it continues to assess and proactively plan for impacts to all of its health care services and programs within Swan River as a result of the community’s water supply issue.
“We are working closely with the Town of Swan River and apprising the province’s Office of Disaster Management regarding our latest status updates and community action plans.” PMH said it’s working to conserve water.