By Grace Jacobson / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The City of St. Cloud is asking residents in and around the area to limit their water usage until further notice.

Residents from St. Cloud, Sartell, St. Joseph, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park should limit water for their showers/baths, laundry, dishwashing, teeth brushing and food prep while emergency crews make a critical repair on the Metro Forcemain Sewer System.

Crews say reduction in water use will help alleviate additional pressure on the system.