Advisory: Water Quality
Issued Jan 18, 2023 at 01:02 PM
Source: Town of Oyen
Issued: Jan 18, 2023 at 01:02 PM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Water Quality Alert
Due to a recent power outage affecting water pressure, the drinking water for the Town of Oyen may be unsafe to drink or use. A boil water advisory is in effect immediately and will be in place until further notice.
To learn how you can prepare for a water outage, visit https://www.alberta.ca/Outages and https://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared For information on Boil Water Advisories, visit https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/Boil-water-advisory-how-to-use-water-safely.aspx For more information and updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/townofoyen21/
Action to take:
- If you get your water from the Town of Oyen, bring water to a rapid rolling boil for 1 minute before drinking or using to prepare food
- If possible, drink bottled water only
- The water is still safe to shower and bathe in.
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