ADVISORY WRAP-UP
2021/5/7 12pm
There were 18 new advisories issued since yesterday, 5 in BC, 3 in MB, 1 in NL, 5 in SK, 1 in ON, 3 in QC.
British Columbia Advisory Map
In British Columbia, BWNs were issued by Interior Health to Balfour Water System due to distribution system integrity failure, Blewett Elementary School due to unacceptable water quality
results (microbiological), Crescent Beach Resort 2 due to unacceptable water quality results (microbiological), Celista Utilities due to water treatment equipment failure. IH issued a WQA to
Savona CWS due to excessive turbidity.
Manitoba Advisory Map
In Manitoba, BWAs were issued to Sunset Point PWS and Cormorant North PWS, reasons not stated; both advisories are categorized as short term. A seasonal system start-up BWA was issued
to Bedrock Family Campground.
Ontario Advisory Map
In Ontario, a First Nation BWA was issued to Lac Seul-Frenchmans Head Public Water System, reason not stated. A previously issued BWA was lifted by HKPR District Health for Echo Hills Well Supply.
Québec Advisory Map
In Québec, in Mirabel, a BWA was issued to the puits Allée des Pins no.3 (Saint-Antoine) due to a break on the distribution line. A preventive BWA was issued in the South West
borough of Montréal, reason not stated. A preventive BWA was issued to several addresses in Rouyn-Noranda, reason not stated. Previously issued BWAs were lifted in Baie-Comeau and
Saint-Jérôme.
Saskatchewan Advisory Map
In Saskatchewan, PDWAs were issued to the Village of Fillmore due to system maintenance, Town of Govan due to line break or pressure loss, Meota Regional Park due to seasonal system
start up, a portion of Baildon Rural Pipeline users due to depressurization. A First Nation BWA was issued to Lac La Ronge-Stanley No. 157 Public Water System, reason not stated.
Newfoundland and Labrador Advisory Map
In Newfoundland and Labrador, a BWA was issued to St Andrews-No. 4 Strip Rd Well, reason not stated.
Thursday, May 6, 2021 wrap-up
COVID-19 and Water
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