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The Town of Crossfield says a boil water advisory remains in effect after Thursday’s service disruption, while water restrictions have now been eased from Level 2 to Level 1.
In a Facebook update on Friday, the town said the water main break has been repaired and the system is back in service. It said residents are now under the year-round Level 1 rules, which restrict outside watering to even-numbered addresses on even calendar days and odd-numbered addresses on odd days.
The town said the boil water advisory will stay in place until water quality test results from Alberta Health Services are received. It said further direction is expected once those results are available.
The disruption began during a repair near the Public Works Shop on Laut Avenue. The town said excavation exposed an issue with the decades-old original installation that caused the connection to separate. It said the break was contained quickly and service restored, though some residents may have reduced pressure.
The advisory requires all residents and businesses to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, making infant formula or juices, brushing teeth, washing raw foods or making ice. The order applies to all water use, including water dispensed or filtered through refrigerators and other in-home systems.
The town has set up a potable water unit at the Community Centre on Mountain Avenue for residents to use. It said the unit will be refilled as needed and remain available until the boil water advisory is lifted. Officials asked residents to take only the volumes necessary to meet immediate household needs so that supply is shared fairly. The town also thanked the City of Airdrie for its support in providing safe water.
Alberta Health Services says food, ice or drinks prepared with tap water should be discarded, and home filters are not strong enough to remove harmful germs. It says counters, dishes and cutting boards must be sanitized after washing, and dishwashers should be run on high-heat or sanitize settings.
The health authority says tap water can be used for laundry, bathing and handwashing, though children should be closely supervised to ensure they don’t swallow water in the bath or shower.
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