Wrap-up: There are 56 advisories to report: 2 in AB, 9 in BC, 7 in MB, 2 in NL, 3 in NS, 1 in NU, 15 in ON, 17 in SK

ALBERTA

ISSUED

EAGLE LAKE (Wheatland County) – BGA August 13 Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued.

RIMBEY (Nesting Place RV Park) – BWO issued August 11 due to total coliforms bacteria detected in recent samples.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

ISSUED

HOPE (Moore's Water System) – BWN issued August 14.

MALAHAT (Moon Water Lodge) – BWN issued August 15 due to unacceptable water quality results (Microbiological).

OKANAGAN FALLS (Sun Valley Water System) – BWN issued August 13 due to system depressurization resulting from a power outage. This system supports 28 service connections.

WATER QUALITY – There is potential for elevated MANGANESE levels.

PARKSVILLE (Pine Mobile Estates) – BWN issued August 14 due to unacceptable water quality results (Microbiological).

PORT COQUITLAM Hunting & Fishing Club – BWN issued August 11.

PRINCE RUPERT Municipal WS – BWN issued August 6 due to the presence of total coliform bacteria in recent samples.

GREATER VERNON WATER – BWN issued August 14 due to a water main break, localized.

WILLIAMS LAKE (Russet Bluff Water System) – BWN issued August 12 due to the drawdown in the Upper Well is such that the Lower Well needs to be put on-line to meet current demand; The Lower Well has been deemed a GARP well (Groundwater at Risk for Pathogens). This advisory will remain in effect until satisfactory sample results are reported.

The WQA related to MANGANESE concentrations in water sourced from the Lower Well remains in effect until the Lower Well is taken off-line in the fall.

YMIR Water System – BWN issued August 14 due to a line repair, localized.

UPDATE

OLALLA Water System – BWN UPDATE issued August 11.

Total coliforms and background bacteria have been periodically detected in samples since August 2024. The most recent BWN (in place since April 24) is the result of an increase in the frequency and quantity being reported.

This System remains under a Boil Water Notice as Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has yet to determine the source of contamination, despite their continued efforts. Most recent efforts involved:

• The Reservoir was isolated, and the System was ran dynamically for the last few weeks.
• The Reservoir was also emptied and disinfected while offline.
• Further work to improve the water quality is anticipated to take place in the fall.
• Additional measures will be implemented in the coming months to prevent backflow conditions within the System, and the reservoir is expected to be lined for further source protection.

The Olalla System consists of a single deep source groundwater well, an elevated storage reservoir and distribution system. The water supply is typically not treated; the system is monitored for potential contamination and undergoes periodic flushes and temporary chlorination as needed. This system supports approx. 250 service connections.

To follow Olalla Water System Updates.

HAGENSBORG Water System – August 14 BWN has been in effect for over three decades.

This System has faced challenges; in meeting modern water safety standards, addressing pressure issues and water wastage resulting from aging, leaking infrastructure have resulted in a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) that has been in place since December 18, 1992.

Last year, the final design was approved and the contract awarded September 2024.

The project includes new wells, new dedicated supply reservoir, new reservoir dedicated for fire protection, new pumphouse (with disinfection system and system monitoring), emergency backup supply and distribution system improvements which aim to replace sections that are most vulnerable/problematic.

Construction is currently underway and is scheduled for completion Fall of 2025. The Central Coast Regional District (CCRD) took over management of this System December 2020. This system supports approx. 220 service connections.

LIFTED

BALFOUR (Grandview Properties Water System) – BWN was in effect August 6 to 12 for a line repair.

FAUQUIER Water System – BWN was in effect July 30 to August 13 following mechanical pump failure for the chemical disinfection system.

NANAIMO (Parkstone Pinewood MHP WWS) – BWN was in effect from June 10 for maintenance/planned works.

SALT SPRING ISLAND (Highland-Fernwood WS) – WQA was in effect July 7 to August 11 for excessive MANGANESE concentration at the new Raw Water Intake which was installed too deeply in St. Mary Lake. Recent remedial work included the installation of a temporary intake at a shallower depth.

GREATER VERNON WATER – WQA was in effect August 5 to 14 for a line repair.

MANITOBA

ISSUED

BISSETT Public Water System – BWA issued August 11, short-term.

DUCK MOUNTAIN PROVINCIAL PARK (East Blue Lake WS) – BWA issued August 12, short-term.

MACGREGOR (North Norfolk Public WS) – BWA issued August 11 due to maintenance, localized.

OXFORD HOUSE Water System – BWA issued August 9 due to two water trucks testing positive for contaminants, residents are instructed to boil water for 3-5 minutes.

SEYMOURVILLE Public Water System – BWA issued August 11, short-term.

STONEWALL Public Water System – BWA issued August 11 due to a line break, localized.

TURTLE MOUNTAIN PROVINCIAL PARK (Lake William WS) – BWA issued August 9, short-term.

LIFTED

GRAND MARAIS (Lolas at the Beach) – BWA was in effect from July 17, 2024.

HADASHVILLE (Nayon Campground) – BWA was in effect from July 17, 2024.

8. MALO PROVINCIAL PARK – BWA was in effect from August 8.

NEW BRUNSWICK

LIFTED

MONCTON Municipal WS – BWO was in effect August 10 to 12 for turbidity from fire suppression efforts.

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

ISSUED

CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES (Gull Pond & Wilcox Pond) – BWA issued August 12 due to maintenance/repairs, localized.

SOUTH BROOK (Next to Brook) – BWA issued August 13 due to maintenance/repairs.

LIFTED

POUCH COVE Community WS – BWA was in effect June 29 to August 12 for electrical failure at the water treatment plant.

NOVA SCOTIA

ISSUED

ABERDEEN Motel – BWA issued August 13.

CLYDE RIVER (Riverside Convenience) – BWA issued August 13.

LAKE GEORGE (Kings County) – BGA August 12 Blue-green algae bloom reported.

LIFTED

INGONISH FERRY (Castle Rock Country Inn) – BWA was in effect July 31 to August 14.

NUNAVUT

ISSUED

IGLOOLIK Community Water System – BWA issued August 13 due to high turbidity.

ONTARIO

ISSUED

AYTON (Silent Valley Cottage & RV Resort) – BWA issued August 9 following a power failure.

BALSAM LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK – BWO issued August 13.

CHARLTON Water Supply System – BWA issued August 13 due to system depressurization.

CONESTOGO LAKE (Wellington County) – BGA August 12 Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Bloom suspected.

HALIBURTON (Parklane Apartments Well Supply) – BWO issued August 12.

HANOVER (Saugeen Cedars Family Campground) – BWA issued August 11 due to total coliforms detected in recent samples.

LAKE NIPISSING (Callander Bay) – BGA August 12 Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Bloom confirmed in recent testing.

LAKE ST. JOHN (Ramara Twp) – BGA August 12 Blue-Green Algae Bloom reported along on the Northwest shoreline.

PORCUPINE Drinking Water System – BWA issued August 12 following system depressurization resulting from a line break.

PRINCE EDWARD (Bobby’s Burgers) – BWA issued August 11 due to bacterial contamination.

SOUTH PORCUPINE Drinking Water System – BWA issued August 12 following system depressurization resulting from a line break.

TEMISKAMING SHORES Drinking Water System – 2 BWAs issued August 13 due to line repairs.

THREE MILE LAKE (Muskoka Lakes Twp) – BGA August 12 Blue-Green Algae Bloom reported along on the Southwest shoreline of Hammel's Bay.

WASI LAKE (Chisholm Twp) – BGA August 12 Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Bloom confirmed in recent testing.

LIFTED

CARRYING PLACE (Stoneburg Cove Resort) – BWA was in effect July 30 to August 14 for bacterial contamination.

FRANKFORD (Quinte Hills Golf Course) – BWA was in effect from July 24 to August 13 for improper disinfection.

SOLINA Community Centre – BWA was in effect January 23, 2024 to August 11, 2025 for adverse water sample results (Bacterial).

TINY (Lefaive Drinking Water System) – BWA was in effect August 13 to 14.

SASKATCHEWAN

ISSUED

BROADVIEW Waterworks – PDWA issued August 13 due to a line break, localized.

DAVIDSON Distribution System – PDWA issued August 13 due to a line break, localized.

HUDSON BAY REGIONAL PARK – PDWA issued August 12 due to low source water supply.

LINTLAW Waterworks – PDWA issued August 12 following a power outage.

MOOSE JAW Municipal WS – 3 PDWAs issued August 13 due to localized Service Replacements (2) and a Service Repair. There are currently 6 localized advisories in effect for the City.

PADDOCKWOOD Village Water System – PDWA issued August 13 following a power outage.

RADVILLE Distribution System – PDWA issued August 12 due to a line break, localized.

SASKATOON Municipal WS – 5 PDWAs issued August 14 due to localized Water Connection Cut Offs (2), Valve Installation (1), Water Main Break (1) and a Hydrant Repair (1).

1. WALBURG Distribution System – PDWA issued August 15 due to valve installations.

UNITY Distribution System – PDWA issued August 12 due to a line repair, localized.

WALDHEIM Waterworks – PDWA issued August 13 due to a line break, localized.

LIFTED

HUMBOLDT Distribution System – PDWA was in effect August 11 to 13 for a line repair.

SASKATOON Municipal WS – 4 PDWAs were lifted for advisories issued: Aug 7 for a Hydrant Repair and Water Main Break; Aug 9 for an Internal Private Leak; Aug 10 for a Water Main Break. There are currently 6 localized advisories in effect for the City.