Poor pressure and discoloured water after pumping station malfunction

WINNIPEG — If you’re in the east section of the city you could be experiencing low water pressure and discoloured water.

A temporary interruption in power to the McLean Pumping Station caused a change in water pressure, the city told Global News Tuesday night. This resulted in the low pressure and discolouration.

The city of Winnipeg tweeted just after 6 p.m. Tuesday warning residents in the area.

1/2 There's been a mechanical malfunction at the McLean Pumping Station that is causing poor pressure throughout the east area of the city.

— City of Winnipeg (@cityofwinnipeg) March 24, 2015

Crews have fixed the problem and the city tells Global News that water pressure should be returning to normal and any discolouration should be gone.

2/2 Crews are currently working on the problem. This may also cause some residents to experience discoloured water.

— City of Winnipeg (@cityofwinnipeg) March 24, 2015