By Erika Rolling

Health

East Prairie Metis Settlement under boil water advisory

Jul 18, 2022 | 1:32 PM

Due to an issue in the water system in the East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alberta Health Services has issued a boil water advisory to the village as a precautionary measure.

All residents and businesses connected to the distribution system are being advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least 60 seconds prior to consumption.

Consuming water includes:

• Drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Cleaning raw foods
• Preparing infant formula or juices
• Making ice

Water for washing clothes and bathing does not need to be boiled.

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Hand washing is recommended to be done with soap and water and followed by an alcohol-based sanitizer containing more than 60 per cent alcohol.

AHS is continuing to monitor the water situation through sampling and testing of the drinking water to see if it is safe for consumption.

The advisory for the community will be in effect until further notice.