Boil Water Advisory March 2014

"The Town of Preeceville will produce safe, reliable potable water in compliance with Sask Water guidelines and regulations, and is provided to residents, businesses and the public service sector (schools, churches etc.). State of the art technology monitors quality and certified personnel ensure top quality water is delivered at all times. Utilities are responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the water supply, water treatment and water distribution systems"
Mayor Harris

"I am committed to having our citizens understand Advisories before they have to use them"


1) Why the need
2) Past Saskatchewan water advisories and reasons why
3) What does an advisory look like and link to all (this one is a pump failure)

1) Health Canada Says:
"Boil water advisories and boil water orders are public announcements advising the public that they should boil their tap water for drinking and for other uses noted below. They are preventative measures issued to protect public health from waterborne infectious agents that could be or are known to be present in drinking water. Boil water advisories are issued by either the local public health unit or other responsible authority, or by the water utility. Boil water orders are usually issued by the public health unit or other responsible authority." For more information see:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/water-eau/boil-ebullition-eng.php 

2)See the all water advisories @ http://www.saskh20.ca/reports/GOC/EnvActive.pdf

3) What does a advisory look like:  http://www.saskh2o.ca/pdwa_ebwo.asp 

this Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory is issued due to a depressurization

of the water distribution system caused by a pump failure, and therefore the safety of

the drinking water supply cannot be ensured at all times. Therefore, pursuant to

clause 32(1)(b) of

The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002,

consumers must be notified to:

(a) Boil all water, used for drinking purposes, for at least one (1) minute, at a

rolling boil, prior to use;

(b) Boil water to be used for other activities where it may be ingested,

including;

(i.) brushing teeth or soaking false teeth

(ii.) dishwashing, unless sanitized in another fashion;

(iii.) washing fruits and vegetables

(iv.) food or drink which will not be subsequently heated; and

(v.) Ice cubes.

(c) Not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the

public supply;

(d) Under most circumstances, not need to boil water used for other

household purposes. People may use the water for washing and bathing,

but should avoid swallowing the water.
 

(e) Ensure that younger children and infants are sponge bathed;
 

(f) Use an alternative water source known to be safe, if they do not wish to

boil the water; and
 

(g) Consult with your physician if you have cuts or rashes that are severe

before using the water.
 

If you require any additional information, please contact the following:

Water Security Agency (306)694-3586

Water Security Agency - Communications Manager (306)694-8914 Media Inquiries

Sunrise Health Region (306)786-0618