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MORDEN The taps in the City of Morden could run dry if the area doesn’t get some rain or snow in the coming months, according to the community’s mayor. Brandon Burley said the lake the community gets drinking water from is dropping so fast, it’s putting the water supply in jeopardy. It comes amid a devastating drought that’s taken hold across southern Manitoba. The city tightened rules around water usage back in May people can’t water their lawns, fill their pools, wash their cars at home and Morden’s spray pad is closed but the level on the lake is still in a sharp decline.
WINNIPEG The mayor of Morden, Man., said the water level for the city’s main source of drinking water could soon get so low, the water would be untreatable. “We’re in somewhat uncharted territory,” said Morden Mayor Brandon Burley, noting that Lake Minnewasta is at historically low levels. On Wednesday, CTV News Winnipeg reported the City of Morden declared a severe drought. “We’re looking at contingency plans, including (the) immediate ability to increase potable water via outside sources, most notably the Pembina Valley Water Co-op. But also at restrictions, both mandatory and voluntary, to reduce our consumption,” Burley said.