Boil Water Advisory
There is no boil water advisory at this time
What does a boil water advisory mean?
The Town of Blackfalds is confident in our water quality and in most cases a boil water advisory is used as a precautionary measure. We make every effort to inform you as soon as possible!
Boil water advisories are issued when the Town of Blackfalds suspects the presence of harmful microbes, like E.coli bacteria or Giardia parasites in the drinking water supply. Consuming water that carries these microbes can make you and your pets sick; however boiling the water kills these microbes making the water safe for consumption.
When the contamination of drinking water supply is suspected, The Town of Blackfalds, along with Alberta Health Services, will issue a boil water advisory to the area(s) affected.
Boil water advisories may be issued for the following reasons:
- Water leaks or main breaks where contamination is possible
- Depressurization of water mains
- Contaminants enter the water distribution system from the Water Treatment Plant
How will I know if I have to boil my water?
The Town of Blackfalds or participating organizations will inform every individual (whether resident or business) who is affected by the water boil advisory.
What should I do if I have been given a boil water advisory?
Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Boiled water, bottled water, or water from another public supply not affected by the advisory, should be used for the following:
- For drinking or preparing beverages (including coffee)
- For making formula and baby food and for washing baby bottles
- For washing and preparing food to be eaten raw (fruit, vegetables, etc.)
- For preparing food that doesn’t require long cooking (canned soup, dessert, etc.)
- For making ice cubes
- For brushing your teeth or rinsing your mouth
Discard all ice cubes, food, and beverages, that were made with unboiled water after the boil water advisory was issued.