What happened
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has ordered the City of Calgary to issue a Boil Water Advisory for approximately 100 homes in the communities of Eagle Ridge and Heritage Park, effective immediately.
On Friday, October 16, City crews began repairs on a water main that supports Eagle Ridge and Heritage Park. During the repairs they experienced an unanticipated depressurization of the pipe and cannot guarantee the water quality. As a precaution, Alberta Health Services is ordering a Boil Water Advisory.
The City states that this issue is not related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
To complete repairs, all southbound lanes on 14 Street S.W. between 75 Avenue S.W. and Heritage Drive S.W. will be closed until further notice. City crews will work extended hours over the weekend to complete the repair and will restore a southbound lane as soon as possible.
What the official notice says
> All residents within the affected area are advised to bring all tap water to a rolling boil for one full minute prior to any consumption , including: Drinking, including coffee and tea Cooking Brushing teeth Cleaning raw foods Preparing infant formula or juices Making ice, etc.
Who is affected
About 100 homes in the communities of Eagle Ridge and Heritage Park.
The official page states that all residents within the affected area should bring all tap water to a rolling boil for one full minute before any consumption, including drinking (including coffee and tea), cooking, brushing teeth, cleaning raw foods, preparing infant formula or juices, and making ice.
The page states that in-home water filters are not sufficient and water in them must still be boiled before use. Residents may instead choose to purchase bottled water for consumption for the duration of the advisory. Water wagons are being provided and their location will be available on calgary.ca/wateroutages.
For cleaning: if not using a dishwasher, water used for cleaning surfaces or dishes should be boiled. Water used for bathing and laundry does not require boiling.
For businesses: Food Service Establishments, Care Providers and Personal Service facilities should contact Environmental Public Health at 1-833-476-4743 for direction.
When it starts
The advisory is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. The official page does not state an end date. Updates will be available on calgary.ca/wateroutages.
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