Keep conserving water, City of Regina says

Although the weekend brought some improvements to Regina's water woes, the city is still encouraging water conservation.

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City officials say they are working hard to find a solution for the excess of algae blooms in the water supply. The water released from Lake Diefenbaker is considered a longer term solution, the full effects of which will not be seen for nearly a month.

In a release Monday, the city said wind and cooler temperatures have improved the situation, allowingreservoirs to fill up again. Regina has been relying on well water since last Monday. Well water is safe, but requires additional safety testing and can be discoloured, officials said.

Over the weekend, consumption was down between 20 and 25 per cent, a trend that needs to continue, the city said.

There is no word when consumption can go back to normal.