Due to an issue with the water system in the Town of Fairview, Alberta Health Services (AHS), has issued a boil water advisory for areas within the community, as a precautionary measure.
The affected area for this advisory includes homes located on 116 Street between 103 Avenue and 105 Avenue.
All residents and businesses in the affected area are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to any consumption, including:
- drinking
- brushing teeth
- cleaning raw foods
- preparing infant formula or juices
- making ice, etc.
Water used for bathing or washing clothes does not need to be boiled. For hand-washing, wash with soap and water and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing more than 60 per cent alcohol after drying your hands.
Residents may instead choose to purchase bottled water for consumption, for the duration of this advisory.
AHS Environmental Public Health officers will continue to monitor the situation, including sampling and testing of the drinking water to ensure it is safe for consumption, prior to lifting the advisory.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
For more information on Boil Water Advisories and using water safely when an advisory is in place, resources for homeowners and businesses is available here: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph/Page15235.aspx#boilwater
For health advice and information, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call Health Link at 811.
Information provided by Alberta Health Services