 ADVISORIES PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 21 - UPDATED 2:30 PM
Wrap-up: There are 16 advisories to report: 1 in AB, 4 in BC, 1 in ON, 2 in QC, 8 in SK
ALBERTA
ISSUED
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY (Las Tortillas Inc.) – BWO issued February 11 due to Total Coliforms detected in recent samples.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ISSUED
LISTER Water System – BWN issued February 21 due to localized depressurization resulting from a water main repair.
PAUL LAKE Waterworks – BWN issued February 18 due to distribution system integrity failure. This follows January 30th advisory issued for unacceptable water quality results.
Greater Vernon Water Utility – BWN issued February 19 due to a localized loss of water pressure and increased turbidity resulting from a water main break.
WHALETOWN (Gorge Harbour Marina Resort) – BWN issued February 18 due to distribution system integrity failure.
UPDATE
DEL ORO Community Water System – WQA REMINDER issued February 21: The advisory remains in effect due to elevated turbidity levels that may potentially interfere with the disinfection processes. Even though the risk is considered low, persons with compromised immune systems, young children, pregnant women, elderly and people suffering from a serious illness should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, food preparation or dental hygiene as a precautionary measure.
EVERGREEN Community Water System – WQA REMINDER issued February 21: The advisory remains in effect due to turbidity exceeding 1 NTU but remaining below 5 NTU. Turbidity above 1 NTU may interfere with the disinfection process.
LOON LAKE Community Water System – BWN REMINDER issued February 21: The advisory remains in effect due to elevated turbidity. This notice is in addition to the WQA issued for elevated Manganese levels; boiling water will not lower the manganese levels and this water should not be used for preparing baby formula for infants and food or drinks for young children.
SAVONA Community Water System – BWN DOWNGRADED to WQA February 21. This is due to turbidity levels remaining above 1 NTU but below 5 NTU and the potential interference with the disinfection processes.
SEYMOUR LAKE Water System – BWN RE-INSTATED February 18 due to pre-existing treatment deficiencies. This system was under a DNC from October 30, 2024 due reported Algae Bloom that may be producing toxins. During this period several illnesses were reported in both humans and animals.
LIFTED
LISTER Water System – BWN was in effect from February 12 to 20 for a Line Break.
Greater Vernon Water Utility – BWN was in effect from February 14 to 20 for a Line Break.
MANITOBA
LIFTED
DELEAU General Store – BWA was in effect from August 11, 2023, no reason provided by Health Authority.
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
LIFTED
CORNER BROOK Municipal Water – BWA was in effect from February 3 to 19 for localized repairs.
NOVA SCOTIA
LIFTED
LOUIS HEAD Beach Campground – BWA was in effect from July 26 to February 20, no reason provided by Health Authority.
NUNAVUT
LIFTED
IQALUIT (Plateau, Federal Road and Airport) – BWA was in effect from February 16 to 19 due to an emergency water shutdown resulting from unforeseen issues encountered during scheduled maintenance.
ONTARIO
ISSUED
SOUTHWOLD Water Supply – BWA issued February 19 as a precautionary measure due to a water main break.
QUEBEC
PUBLIÉ(S)/ISSUED
LAVAL réseau municipal – (BWA) 20 février Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur.
LÉVIS (Saint-Hélène-de-Breakeyville) – (BWA) 20 février Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur à la suite d’une bris/remplacement poteau incendie.
SASKATCHEWAN
ISSUED
MOOSE JAW Municipal WS – PDWA issued February 19 due to localized water main break. There are currently 4 localized advisories in effect for the City.
SASKATOON Municipal WS – 6 PDWAs were issued for Water Main Breaks (2), Flushing (2), Internal Private Leak (1) and a Valve Replacement (1). There are currently 23 localized advisories in effect for the City.
THEODORE Village Water System – PDWA issued February 20 due to elevated turbidity and inadequate disinfection levels.
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