ADVISORIES PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 1 - UPDATED 11:30 AM

Wrap-up: There are 35 advisories to report: 5 in AB, 6 in MB, 4 in NS, 3 in ON, 5 in QC, 12 in SK

ALBERTA

ISSUED

GARNER LAKE (Smoky Lake County) – BGA June 30 Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued.

LAC LA BICHE (Lac la Biche County) – BGA June 30 Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued.

LAC LA NONNE (Barrhead County) – BGA June 30 Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued.

LESSER SLAVE LAKE (Big Lakes County) – BGA June 30 Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued.

WHEATLAND COUNTY (Dalum Community Hall) – BWO issued July 30 due to the presence of total coliform bacteria.

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MANITOBA

ISSUED

RM of DUFFERIN (Stephenfield Regional Public WS) – BWA issued July 31, localized, short-term.

FLIN FLON Public Water System – 2 BWAs are in effect July 31 for localized repairs.

GREAT FALLS Public Water Syetem – BWA issued July 31 due to maintenance.

LAKE MANITOBA (RM Portage La Prairie) – BGA June 30 Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued for Delta Beach.

MALLARD Community Water System – BWA issued July 30, short-term.

LIFTED

ALFRED HOLE GOOSE SANCTUARY – BWA was in effect from July 27.

BIG WHITESHELL LAKE Campground – BWA was in effect from July 27.

BETULA LAKE (Seasonal Facility) – BWA was in effect from July 27.

BRERETON LAKE Campground – BWA was in effect from July 27.

PINAWA Club Restaurant – BWA was in effect from July 28.

RENNIE YARD – BWA was in effect from July 27.

WHITE LAKE (Resort and Campground) – 2 BWAs were in effect from July 28.

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

LIFTED

SALMON COVE (Rocky Pond) – BWA was in effect July 23 to 31 for total coliform.

VICTORIA (Rocky Pond) – BWA was in effect July 23 to 31 for total coliform.

NOVA SCOTIA

ISSUED

DOLLAR LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK – BWA issued July 31.

INGONISH FERRY (Castle Rock Country Inn) – BWA issued July 31.

KENNETCOOK (Anthony Bros Enterprises) – BWA issued July 31.

MATTATALL LAKE (Cumberland) – BGA July 31 Blue-green algae bloom reported.

LIFTED

HUBENACADIE (Wild Nature Campground) – BWA was in effect July 23 to 30.

GLENHOLME (Hidden Hilltop Family Campground Loop E) – BWA was in effect June 9 to July 30.

ONTARIO

ISSUED

CARRYING PLACE (Stoneburg Cove Resort) – BWA issued July 30 due to bacteriological contamination.

PICTON (Hendriks BBQ) – BWA issued July 30 due to the high bacterial load/dense growth.

ST. MARYS RIVER – OIL SPILL July 29 prompts Health Advisory; Algoma Public Health advises users of the St. Marys River along the western shore of St. Joseph Island that an oil spill has been reported.

Do not drink, bath or shower with this water; if your drinking water intake is located in the St. Marys River downstream of Sailor’s Encampment or you have a well close to the shoreline, there may be a risk of contamination resulting from this spill.

Furthermore, do not use St. Marys River for recreational purposes (i.e. swimming, kayaking, fishing). This advisory will remain in effect until further information is available.

The incident involved the Presque Isle, a 1,000-foot integrated tug and barge which reported having maneuverability issues; the vessel was in ballast with no cargo. It is currently anchored, and a marine investigation has been initiated by the US Coast Guard.

This advisory does not apply to the Township of St. Joseph / Richard’s Landing Municipal Drinking Water System; there is no concern relating to this System, at the moment.

LIFTED

STIRLING (The Buff Stuff Store) – BWA was in effect from May 2 to July 30 for total Coliforms.

VERNER Drinking Water System – DNC was in effect July 28 to 30 following pressure loss.

QUEBEC

PUBLIÉ(S)/ISSUED

CHÂTEAUGUAY réseau municipal – (BWA) 30 juillet Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur à la suite de travaux de remplacement de borne incendie.

COWANSVILLE réseau municipal – (BWA) 30 juillet Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur à la suite d’un bris d’aqueduc.

LÉVIS (Saint-Nicolas) – (BWA) 5 août Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur à la suite d’un chantier majeur.

LÉVIS (Saint-Nicolas) – (BWA) 4 août Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur à la suite d’un chantier majeur.

MONTRÉAL (Ahuntsic-Cartierville) – (BWA) 31 juillet Avis d’ébullition préventif localisé en vigueur.

LEVÉ(S)/LIFTED

CHATEAUGUAY réseau municipal – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 28 au 30 juillet cause d’un bris d’aqueduc.

KIRKLAND réseau municipal – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 29 au 31 juillet cause d’un bris d’aqueduc.

LAVAL réseau municipal – (2 LIFTED) Deux avis d’ébullition de l’eau étaient en vigueur depuis le 29 juillet.

MONTRÉAL (Saint-Laurent) – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 28 au 31 juillet.

MONTRÉAL (Saint-Léonard) – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 28 au 31 juillet.

OKA réseau municipal – (LIFTED) LEVÉE L'avis d'ébullition de l'eau était en vigueur du 23 au 25 juillet cause d'une défaillance techniques qui a mené a une baisse du chlore en dessous des taux réglementaires.

SASKATCHEWAN

ISSUED

HUMBOLDT LAKE (RM of Humboldt No. 370) – BGA July 29 Cyanobacteria confirmed in sample.

KAMSACK Distribution System – PDWA issued July 30 due to a line repair, localized.

MOOSE JAW Municipal WS – 3 PDWAs issued Jul 30 for localized Service Replacements (2) and a Service Repair (1). There are 9 localized advisories in effect for the City.

MOOSOMIN Distribution System – 2 PDWAs issued July 31 for a localized water main replacement and a localized line repair.

TOGO Village Water System – PDWA issued July 30 following a power outage.

VIBANK Village Water System – PDWA issued July 30 due to valve replacement resulting in system depresssurization.

WATSON Distribution System – PDWA issued July 30 due to a line break/repair.

SASKATOON Municipal WS – 2 PDWAs issued July 30 for localized Water Main Reconstruction and a Valve Installation.

LIFTED

EASTEND Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from July 15 for a line repair.

JACKFISHLAKE West Water Utility – PDWA was in effect from July 16 for a line repair.

KIPABISKAU REGIONAL PARK – PDWA was in effect from July 24 for a line repair.

MOOSOMIN Distribution System – PDWA was in effect July 20 to 31 for a line repair.

MORTLACH Village Water Supply – PDWA was in effect from July 27 for a service connection repair.

PELLY Waterworks – PDWA was in effect from September 13, 2022 for replacement of the water and sewer lines.

RICHMOUND Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from July 18 for a curbstop repair.

SASKATOON Municipal WS – 2 PDWAs lifted July 31 for advisories issued July 26 for a Water Main Break and July 28 for a Hydrant Replacement. There are currently 7 localized advisories in effect for the City.

STEWART VALLEY Distribution System – PDWA was in effect from July 21 for a line repair.

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