Weyburn is well into recovery mode, according to Mayor Debra Button.
During the weekend, the City was able to shut down the Emergency Centre at the Fire Hall and the emergency shelter at Crescent Point Place.
Strike teams of three were mobilized throughout last week and weekend to help residents remove wet carpet and other safety hazards from their flooded basements. The City is continuing its efforts to assist residents with their cleanup efforts this week.
As of June 24, 788 local surveys were returned to the City, indicating that 455 homes have water issues.
Button is urging residents to quit pumping their sump pumps directly into the sewer and run a hose from pumps outside to the storm drains.
"We don't want to overstress the sewage system again," said Button. "We really need to work together on this one."
Button said that 12 people were without power on June 24 and two homes were deemed unsafe and could not be returned to by their owners. She said that two trailers in Navou Park, which is part of the RM of Weyburn, were also condemned.
Button said Souris River is dropping steadily and pumps at the sewage lift station have been repaired.
"We are just waiting for the tests to come back before we remove the precautionary boil water advisory."
She is continuing to caution residents to stay off the fast flowing river.
The Recovery Service Centre at the Sports Arena closed as of June 29.
