After a week under a precautionary boil water advisory, the Town of Leader, Saskatchewan, has announced that the advisory has been lifted. The advisory, which was put in place due to a major pipe failure at the town's water treatment plant, was officially rescinded following water quality tests that confirmed the system is once again safe.
The advisory was issued last week after the town's water treatment plant experienced a significant pipe failure, which forced the town to temporarily draw water directly from the clear well. Since the water did not receive the same level of chlorination it would typically undergo in the storage tank, the Town of Leader took precautionary measures to ensure public safety. Notices were promptly distributed by town employees, and those signed up for emergency alerts received updates via text, email, and phone.
During the week-long advisory, residents were advised to boil their water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. The precaution helped avoid any potential health risks while the town worked to address the issue at the water treatment plant.
"We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation during this time," said a town official. "Public safety is our top priority, and we're pleased to announce that water services have returned to normal."
Water treatment systems have been thoroughly inspected and repaired, and ongoing monitoring will ensure that the town’s water supply remains safe.
Residents can now resume normal use of tap water without needing to boil it, marking a return to normalcy after a week of precautionary measures.