Following a major water main break, Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand urged residents to conserve water in order to help maintain its quality and reduce the risks of ‘cloudy water’ episodes.

Marchand said drinking the cloudy water is not a problem — but it’s “not fun,” and “it’s not the taste we’re looking for,” according to the CBC. The break will affect water supply and quality in 12 different sectors across five boroughs, where about 175,000 people live, about about 35 per cent of Quebec City residents.