Alberta Health Services have issued a Boil Water Advisory for residences supplied by Salt Box Coulee Waterworks System in Rocky View County
Due to an issue with the Salt Box Coulee Waterworks System and several Rocky View County water systems which draw water from it, a boil water advisory is in place for residences supplied by these water systems.
The water systems include, Salt Box Coulee Waterworks System, Calling Horse Estates Waterworks System, Windmill Water Coop Waterworks, and Deer Springs. All residents and businesses supplied by these systems are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to any consumption, including: drinking, brushing teeth, washing raw foods, preparing infant formula or juices, and making rice.
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.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
According to AHS, "corrective action is taking place to address this matter and restore appropriate water supply. The advisory will remain in place until such time that water is restored and water quality assured. 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."
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
