The reservoir in Sunnyside, seen here in a photo posted to social media on Aug. 16, is the water supply for most residents in the town. (Town of Sunnyside/Facebook)

The taps have run dry in Sunnyside, and the small Newfoundland town has declared a state of emergency.

Residents of the municipality, located near Come By Chance, were warned of low water levels in the reservoir at the beginning of August. There was nothing left by Sunday morning — no running water to any houses in the community.

"We have residents who have lived here all their lives – like 70 years – and have never seen this happen before," said Sunnyside Deputy Mayor Wanda Simmonds.

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Coun. Derrick Marsh said town workers and volunteers were charging the mains so t

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