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WATER ADVISORY WRAP-UP
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2020/5/5 12:00 pm
Alberta Advisory Map
In Alberta, the most recent update regarding the flooding situation in Fort McMurray is that the Boil Water Advisory will
remain in effect for several months due to the extensive work which lies ahead, more specifically, the flushing, disinfection and
testing of the Water Treatment Plant as well as the complete 375-kilometer potable water distribution system. According to RMWB (Regional
Municipality of Wood Buffalo): "The advisory does not apply to the communities of Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort Fitzgerald,
Fort McKay, and Janvier. Residents in Gregoire Lake Estates and Anzac who use water tanks with trucked water from the Conklin
Water Treatment Plant are also not affected. The advisory does apply to all neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray, Anzac, Draper,
Gregoire Lake Estates, and Saprae Creek Estates." Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in conjunction with Alberta Health Services
has issued a BWA to Fort McMurray-Gregoire Lake First Nation Public Water System (truckfill only). ISC also issued 2 BWAs to Tallcree
First Nation which is probably due to the flooding as one of the issued BWAs is for the Fort Vermilion public water
system while the other is for North Tallcree public water system.
In southeast rural Strathcona County, a water outage applies to the area east of Range Road 220 and south of Hwy 16, due to a
water main break on the Highway 14 Regional Water Commission line. A water ban is in effect for Antler Lake and Collingwood Cove
hamlets.
A previously issued partial BWA in Red Deer was lifted.
Saskatchewan Advisory Map
In Saskatchewan, PDWAs were issued due to seasonal system start-ups to Greenwater Lake Provincial Park-Uskatik and
Greenwater Subdivisions (effective May 7), Attons Lake Regional Park, Jackfish Lake Lodge RV Park. PDWAs were also issued to
a portion of Beechy Village due to a water main break, Resort Village of Shields due to a power outage, St Benedict Village
due to excessive turbidity, Zenon Park Waterworks due to depressurization, a portion of the Town of Canora due to a water
main break. The City of Yorkton issued a very limited DWA due to gate valve replacement, effective tomorrow (May 6).
Québec Advisory Map
In Québec, 2 BWAs were issued in Rouyn-Noranda, both due to aqueduct breaks/repairs; one of the advisories
was issued this morning, while the other, issued yesterday, will be in effect tomorrow (May 6). A Provincial Government issued
BWA is in effect for Sainte-Félicité municipal drinking water system, reason not stated. In Saint-Jérôme,
3 preventive water advisories were issued yesterday, each applying to one street due to the potential for water discoloration
following work on the aqueduct. The advisories are expected to last no longer than one hour. Residents are being advised to let
the water run a minimum 30 minutes after the work is complete. The 3 advisories will be in effect tomorrow, May 6.
British Columbia Advisory Map
In British Columbia, a BWN was issued by Northern Health Authority to Lakeview MHP (Fraser Lake) due to inadequate treatment
and operator knowledge. The issue date was listed as Feb 7th however the date of the inspection report giving a "high
hazard rating" was Apr 23rd.
Manitoba Advisory Map
In Manitoba, BWAs were issued to Ritchot Regional Public Water System, and to Grand Rapids Trailer Park Semi-Public System;
advisory causes were not stated however both are categorized as short term.
New Brunswick Advisory Map
In New Brunswick, a Boil Order was issued to Tamarack Estates in Lincoln due to a water main break with
subsequent loss of pressure.
Newfoundland and Labrador Advisory Map
In Newfoundland and Labrador, in Corner Brook, a water outage has been scheduled for today, affecting a number of
streets. The outage is due to water distribution system repairs, and is expected to last up to 8 hours. No precautionary
drinking water advisory has been issued.
View Monday, May 4, 2020 wrap-up
COVID-19 and Water
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