Boil Water Order partially lifted in Canmore, neighbouring communities
July 31 2021 - 4:27PM
The boil water order issued by Alberta Health Services on July 29
has been lifted for Dead Man’s Flats, Harvie Heights, the Canmore
Nordic Centre, Three Sisters Resort, Peaks of Grassi, portions of
Rundleview and portions of the Homesteads
(see links below
for detailed maps). Effective immediately, residents and
businesses in the
green areas no longer need to
boil their water before consumption. Residents and business in the
remainder of the town of Canmore (
red areas on the
maps) are still required to boil water before consumption, until
further notice.
EPCOR is working as quickly as possible to ensure the safety of
the water supply. Residents and businesses may temporarily
experience low water pressure or a temporary water outage as we
work to flush and test the system to restore regular water
service.
For areas remaining under the boil water order, water
directly from the tap should not be consumed.
Consumption of microbiologically-contaminated water may result
in illness and stomach flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea,
stomach cramps and headaches.
Until further notice, residents and business owners in the areas
identified in red on the maps must bring tap water to a rolling
boil for at least one minute prior to:
- drinking
- brushing teeth
- cleaning raw foods
- preparing infant formula or juices
- making ice
- handwashing dishes
Water used for bathing, flushing or laundering clothes does not
need to be boiled. Dishwashers can also be used if they are in good
working order and have a hot temperature sanitizer cycle.
Residents may instead choose to purchase and consume bottled
water for the duration of this order. Water is also available from
9 am to 8 pm at:
- Canmore Recreation Centre, 1900 Eight Avenue, Canmore
- Elizabeth Rummel School, 1033 Cougar Creek Drive, Canmore
- WorldMark, #91 Three Sisters Drive, Canmore
- Elevation Place, 700 Railway Ave
#100, Canmore
Related Information - Maps
Town of Canmore – Green and Red Zones
1 http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/fda62fc1-b9d5-480c-b35f-5290cec6b023
Town of Canmore - Green and Red Zones
2 http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/6036ea97-da05-49c2-8001-ddc5b8e75dc3
Town of Canmore – Harvie Heights
3 http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a04274a3-2ea9-4add-93c4-d77bcb137a8f
Residents can find more information on boil water advisories
here.
Anyone requiring additional information, is asked to call EPCOR
at 403-609-6400.
Health-related questions should be directed to Health Link at
811 or MyHealth.Alberta.ca.
For more information contact:
Media Relations780-721-9001epcormedia@epcor.com
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operates electrical, natural gas and water transmission and
distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities,
sanitary and stormwater systems, and infrastructure in Canada and
the United States. The company also provides electricity, natural
gas and water products and services to residential and commercial
customers. EPCOR, headquartered in Edmonton, is an Alberta Top 75
employer.