Water service disrupted at Rainy River First Nations

By Mike Stimpson  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter RAINY RIVER FIRST NATIONS- Households in Rainy River First Nations are experiencing a temporary disruption in water service. A “community notice” posted on social media Sunday night said the disruption was “due to unforeseen circumstances.” “Currently, we are experiencing a significant loss of water pressure resulting from the locking out of our pumps due to low water levels,” said a notice signed by public works manager Kyle Kellar. “Despite our best efforts, the plant levels are not rising fast enough to repressurize the water lines tonight.” The notice said water would be hauled in “to supplement our supplies” while the system is fixed and that restoring the system back to full service “may take some time.” Rainy River First Nations took to Facebook…

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