ADVISORIES PUBLISHED ON MARCH 7 - UPDATED 11:30 AM

Wrap-up: There are 18 advisories to report: 1 in AB, 4 in BC, 2 in MB, 1 in NS, 5 in QC, 5 in SK

ALBERTA

ISSUED

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY (Rosebud Feeders Worker Housing) – BWO issued March 4 due to the presence of Total Coliform bacteria and Escherichia Coli found in recent samples.

LIFTED

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY (Las Tortillas Inc) – BWO was in effect from February 11 due to Total Coliforms.

MD of WAINWRIGHT No 61 (Fabyan Water System) – BWA was in effect from January 30 to February 1 for mechanical/electrical issues at their Pumping Station.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ISSUED

ASHCROFT Terminal Ltd – BWN has been in effect since January 22 for unapproved water supply system or construction works. Total Coliform bacteria and Escherichia Coli have been found in recent water samples.

LISTER Water System – BWN issued March 4 due to localized line repair.

MARA Sands Water System – BWN issued March 3 due to distribution system integrity failure.

NELSON (Ridgewood Improvement District WS) – WQA issued Feb 28 due to excessive turbidity compromising treatment and water quality.

SOUTH SLOCAN water system – BWN issued March 7 due to localized line repair. A system-wide WQA has been in effect since March 4 for elevated turbidity resulting from rapid snow melt.

UPDATE

BOWEN ISLAND (Cove Bay Water System) – February 13 Vancouver Coastal Health reminds users of the ongoing Water Quality Advisory (WQA) due to inadequate treatment and the advisory will remain in place until the new Water Treatment Plant has been fully commissioned.

This Water System is at risk of containing pathogens that can cause illness due to the surface water source. The vast majority of pathogens, like bacteria and viruses, can be adequately addressed using chlorine disinfection. Some pathogens, such as protozoan parasites, may be present in surface water and are not easily disinfected by chlorine.

Still in effect for the Cove Bay Water System:

December 7, 2024 WQA due to Elevated Turbidity resulting from Flushing.

November 18, 2018 WQA due to THMs and HAAs (Chlorinated Disinfection By-Products) in this System are higher than recommended Health Canada guidelines.

MAYNE ISLAND (Skana Water System) – February 26 Capital Regional District reminds users that a WQA remains in effect due to the rapid refilling of the raw water source; this source is known to experience periods with elevated manganese concentrations, in particular during the aquifer recharge season.

GRAHAM LAKE Water System – February 26 Comox Valley Regional District reminds users that a BWN remains in effect due to excessive turbidity. This advisory has been in effect since December 16.

LIFTED

NANAIMO (Moveable Feast Berry Point) – BWN was in effect from August 23, 2024 for unacceptable water quality results.

OKANAGANFALLS WS (Lower Zone) – BWN was in effect February 26 to March 3 for a Line Break.

Greater Vernon Water Utility – WQA in effect March 3 to 6 for a Line Break.

WHALETOWN (Gorge Harbour Marina Resort) – BWN was in effect from February 18 for distribution system integrity failure.

MANITOBA

ISSUED

LAC DU BONNET Public Water System – BWA issued March 7, short-term.

MINITONAS Public Water System – BWA issued March 5 due to system depressurization resulting from a valve repair.

LIFTED

BEAUSEJOUR Public Water System – BWA was in effect from March 4, no reason provided by Health Authority.

HALBSTADT-MARAIS Water Coop – BWA was in effect from February 27, no reason provided by Health Authority.

GRANDVIEW (Sugarloaf Area) – BWA was in effect from February 24 for a Depleted Reservoir.

RUSSELL-BINSCARTH Public Water System – BWA was in effect February 24 to March 6 for a Line Break.

STONEWALL Public Water System – BWA was in effect from March 4 due to a Power Outage.

NOVA SCOTIA

ISSUED

ENFIELD Estates Water System – BWA issued March 5.

NUNAVUT

LIFTED

ARVIAT Community Water System – BWA was in effect from February 25 to March 5 for Chlorine Issues.

QUEBEC

PUBLIÉ(S)/ISSUED

LAVAL réseau municipal – (BWA) 5 mars Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur.

LÉVIS (Saint-Romuald) – (BWA) 8 mars Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur à la suite d’un bris d’aqueduc.

MONT-LAURIER réseau municipal – (BWA) 4 mars Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur à la suite d'une fuite sur le réseau d'aqueduc.

MONTRÉAL (Saint-Léonard) – (BWA) 6 mars Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur.

SAINT-SAUVEUR réseau municipal – (BWA) 3 mars Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur à la suite de réparer un bris.

MISE à JOUR/UPDATE

SAINT-BONIFACE réseau municipal – 6 mars Les travaux avancent bien et la source du problème a été ciblée. La levée de l'avis est prévue vers le milieu ou la fin de la semaine prochaine. Cet avis est entré en vigueur le 28 février.

Work is progressing well and the source of the problem has been identified. The lifting of the advisory is expected around the middle or end of next week. This advisory came into effect on February 28.

LEVÉ(S)/LIFTED

BAIE-COMEAU réseau municipal – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 27 janvier au 7 mars.

DANVILLE réseau municipal – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 27 février au 7 mars cause d’une coupure d’eau.

LAVAL réseau municipal – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 4 mars.

LÉVIS (Saint-Jean-Chrysostome) – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 5 au 7 mars cause d’un bris d’aqueduc. Il y a actuellement 2 avis localisés en vigueur pour la Ville.

La PRÉSENTATION réseau municipal – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 27 février au 5 mars cause d’un bris d’aqueduc.

SAINTE-ANNE-des-PLAINES réseau municipal – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 28 février au 6 mars cause d’une fuite d’eau.

SASKATCHEWAN

ISSUED

CARNDUFF Waterworks – PDWA issued March 5 localized depressurization resulting from a line break/subsequent repair.

GOODEVE Waterworks – PDWA was in effect from February 20 for Turbidity and Low Chlorine.

LAIRD Waterworks – PDWA issued March 6 due to localized depressurization resulting from a line break/subsequent repair.

MOOSE JAW Municipal WS – PDWA issued March 6 due localized depressurization resulting from a line break. There are currently 8 localized advisories in effect for the City.

SASKATOON Municipal WS – PDWA issued March 6 for localized hydrant replacement.

LIFTED

FLEMING Waterworks – PDWA was in effect from February 26 for a Line Break.

KERROBERT Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from February 28 for a Line Break.

LANDIS Waterworks – PDWA was in effect from February 25 for a Line Break.

MEDSTEAD Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from February 20 for Suspected Contamination.

PREECEVILLE Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from February 28 for multiple Line Breaks.

REGINA BEACH Waterworks – 2 PDWAs were lifted for advisories issued February 21 and 23 for line Breaks.

SANDY BAY Waterworks – PDWA was in effect from February 28 for a Line Break.

SASKATOON Municipal WS – 7 PDWAs lifted for Water Connection Replacements (5) and Water Main Breaks (2). There are currently 9 localized advisories in effect for the City

TORQUAY Waterworks – PDWA was in effect from March 1 for a Line Break.

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