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By Brian Konrad

Boil water advisory for Bow Island

Mar 6, 2023 | 9:59 AM

BOW ISLAND, AB — Alberta Health Services has issued a boil water advisory for the Town of Bow Island.

The advisory was issued after a water main break on March 3 on the main line from the water treatment plant in Bow Island.

The break has been repaired, but the boil water order remain in effect until sampling and testing confirms the water is safe to drink.

In a release, AHS says people in Bow Island should bring water to a rapid rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption.

This includes:

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• drinking
• food preparation
• brushing teeth or rinsing mouth
• cleaning raw foods
• preparing infant formula, beverages or juices
• making coffee using coffee machines
• making ice cubes and ice treats, etc.

The advisory also says people should drink bottle water only where possible.

Water used for bathing or washing clothes does not need to be boiled. Infants and toddlers should be sponge-bathed.

For hand-washing, wash with soap and water and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing more than 60 per cent alcohol after drying your hands.

This advisory remains in effect until further notice.