Redcliff water advisory to last for days

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 16, 2024.

The Town of Redcliff remains under the boil water advisory put into place on Sunday, and is expected to for the majority of the week.

The town released that the Water Treatment Plant experienced a system failure, when their uninterrupted power supply was disrupted. This disruption resulted in a loss of distribution pressure.

While the facility was restored to normal function by 3 p.m. on Sunday, community members experienced loss of water pressure, as well as a discolouration and poor taste to the water. As a precaution, Alberta Health Services has issued a boil water advisory.

The water is under constant monitoring and testing, and the advisory will remain in effect until these processes are complete and Alberta Environment and Alberta Health Services removes the order.

This is anticipated to take place on Thursday, though the Town does advise that this may be subject to change, and thanks residents for their patience and understanding at this time. They also express appreciation for staff working to restore the plant.

Residents are asked to continue to boil all water intended to be used for consumption, for at least one minute at a rolling boil prior to use. This includes uses where it may be ingested, including brushing teeth, washing produce and ice cubes. People should also not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the public water supply.

Water cannot also not be used to wash dishes unless boiled prior, and parents should ensure that younger children and infants are sponge bathed.

Redcliff operates its own water treatment plant and potable water system that is completely separate from the City of Medicine Hat.