The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising all residents of Hay River, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa to boil their drinking water for at least one minute before use.
This is a precautionary advisory due to turbidity or muddy water, and no illnesses associated with drinking water have been reported in the community.
“There’s turbidity in the water as a result of the spring break up, it has happened before in the past,” said Peter Workman, Chief Environmental Officer with the Department of Health.
“The quarry may not be able to disinfect the water as a result of the turbidity, or the particles, in the water,” said Workman.
During this advisory, water used for drinking, preparing food, hot and cold beverages and ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, and dental hygiene must be boiled.
This is of particular importance in the case of the preparation of infant formulas.
Do not drink water from public drinking fountains.
It is not necessary to boil water used for other household purposes.
You may shower, bathe or wash using tap water, but avoid swallowing the water.
For more information visit the Boil Water Advisory Information page.