Boil water advisory for Town of Oyen
OYEN, AB – A boil water advisory has been issued for the Town of Oyen and will remain in effect until further notice.
Alberta Health Services issued the advisory after a power outage in the early hours of Jan. 18 affected a municipal generator that supports water for the community. It says water pressure was affected and drinking water for Oyen may be unsafe to drink or use.
AHS says anyone in the Town of Oyen should bring water to a rapid rolling boil for at least one minute prior to any consumption, including:
- 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.