ADVISORIES PUBLISHED ON JULY 16 - UPDATED 5:30 PM

Wrap-up: There are 32 advisories to report: 1 in BC, 2 in MB, 1 in NL, 3 in NS, 25 in SK

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ISSUED

WEST KELOWNA (Zone 3B) – WQA issued July 15 due to the probability of settled Manganese being stirred up through high flows/velocities resulting from Flushing; This is expected for a water system of this age, which had no water treatment plant for decades.

UPDATE

MOUNT ROBSON PROVINCIAL PARK – The Park has a permanent boil water advisory. 
Underlying Problems are: Unsatisfactory water quality results (microbiological). Overgrowth of coliforms was exhibited in 2019. Some spikes in total coliforms have also been detected in past years. Static water level could not be accurately determined because the hand pump is the only outlet for the well.

LIFTED

NORTH SALT SPRING Waterworks – BWA was in effect July 10 to 14 for a line repair.

ROCK CREEK Medical Centre – BWA was in effect for 8 years, from May 3, 2017 to July 8, 2025 for unacceptable water quality results (microbiological).

WEST KELOWNA (Zone 3A) – WQA was in effect from June 25 to July 15 for the probability of settled Manganese being stirred up during Flushing.

MANITOBA

ISSUED

HECLA ISLAND PROVINCIAL PARK – BWA issued July 14, short-term.

MCCREARY Public Water System – BWA issued July 15 due to a major water main break.

LIFTED

BAKERS NARROWS (Seasonal Operator) – BWA was in effect from May 30.

BEAUSEJOUR Public Water System – BWA was in effect from July 3 for maintenance.

EAST BRAINTREE (Cedar Creek Resort) – BWA was in effect from July 8.

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

ISSUED

SHEPPARDVILLE (Drilled Well) – BWA issued July 15 due to chlorine contact time issues.

NOVA SCOTIA

ISSUED

CLYDE RIVER (Anchor's Away) – BWA issued July 16.

LAKE CHARLOTTE (Halifax County) – BGA July 15 Blue-green algae bloom reported.

LAWRENCETOWN BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK – DNC issued July 15 due to exceedance of the Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC) for Manganese.

LIFTED

CALEDONIA (North Queens Nursing Home) – BWA was in effect June 20 to July 15.

SMITHS COVE (Lazy Bear Brewing Company) – BWA was in effect June 27 to July 16.

SASKATCHEWAN

ISSUED

DISLEY Waterworks – PDWA issued July 15 due to maintenance.

EASTEND Distribution System – PDWA issued July 15 due to a localized line break/subsequent repair.

GRAY Distribution System – PDWA issued July 16 due to a line repair.

GRIFFIN Waterworks – PDWA issued July 16 due to a planned power outage.

LANIGAN Distribution System – PDWA issued July 14 due to a line repair.

LUMSDEN BEACH Waterworks – PDWA issued July 11 due to a line break/repair.

LUSELAND Distribution System – PDWA issued July 16 due to maintenance.

MAINPRIZE REGIONAL PARK – PDWA issued July 12 due to a power outage.

MARQUIS Waterworks – PDWA issued July 12 due to a power outage.

MOOSE JAW Municipal WS – 6 PDWAs issued July 11 for Depressurization (2), Valve Repair (1) and July 15 for Main Leaks (2) and a Service Replacement (1).

PAMBRUN Waterworks – PDWA issued July 14 due a line break/repair.

PRINCE ALBERT Municipal WS – PDWA issued July 11 for localized service works. There are currently 5 localized advisories in effect for the City.

REGINA BEACH Waterworks – PDWA issued July 14 due a localized line break/repair.

SASKATOON Municipal WS – 5 PDWAs in effect July 15 for Valve Replacements (2), Internal Private Leak (1), Flushing (1) and a Water Main Break (1).

SaskWater (Buffalo Pound Potable Water Supply System) – PDWA issued July 14 due to a leak repair. Service will be interrupted followed by a boil water advisory affecting Customers on the East pipeline.

THOMSON LAKE REGIONAL PARK – PDWA issued July 11 due to suspected contamination from a cross connection with backflow.

UPDATE

SUCKER RIVER 156C Water System – BWA issued June 18 due to inadequate disinfection residuals, remain in effect.

LIFTED

CLEARWATER LAKE REGIONAL PARK – PDWA was in effect from June 17 for inadequate disinfection.

CREIGHTON Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from July 4 for a line repair.

ESTERHAZY Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from July 4 for a line repair.

MOOSE JAW Municipal WS – 3 PDWAs were in effect from July 4 for construction and July 8 for depressurization. There are currently 11 localized advisories in effect for the City.

MOOSOMIN Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from July 8 for a line repair.

PONTEIX Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from July 8 for a line repair.

SHAMROCK REGIONAL PARK – PDWA was in effect from June 26 for total coliforms.

RM of SHERWOOD (SEL 33 Public Utility Board) – PDWA was in effect from July 9 for a line repair.

STRASBOURG Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from July 2 for a line repair.

WARMAN Distribution System – 2 PDWAs were in effect from July 7 for a hydrant repair and July 9 for a valve repair/replacement.

WASKESIU LAKE Resort Water System – PDWA was in effect July 7 to 10 for line repairs.

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