The Town of Crossfield says a boil water advisory remains in effect, even as water restrictions have been eased back to the year-round Level 1 after repairs to a water main break.
In a Facebook update on Friday, the town said the break has been repaired and the system is back in service. It said Level 2 restrictions have now been lifted, with residents returning to the standard Level 1 rules that limit outside watering to even-numbered addresses on even calendar days and odd-numbered addresses on odd days.
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The town said the boil water advisory will stay in effect until further notice while Alberta Health Services' water-quality test results are pending.
The disruption began Thursday morning after a water main break 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 was restored, though some residents may have had reduced pressure.
The town said a potable water unit has been set up 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 during a boil water advisory, tap water is not safe to drink or use as usual. Water must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for drinking, cooking, washing fruits and vegetables, brushing teeth, making ice or mixing baby formula.
AHS says food, ice or drinks made with tap water should be discarded, and home water filters are not strong enough to remove harmful germs. 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 prevent swallowing water in the bath or shower.
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