Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory in effect for RM of Edenwold

The rural municipality of Edenwold says a precautionary drinking water advisory is in effect for all people located within the municipality’s water distribution systems.

The advisory took effect shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, July, 29.

According to a social media post by the municipality, the advisory was put in place due to elevated turbidity which means safety of the water supply cannot be ensured at all times.

According to government agencies, turbidity is a measurement of how cloudy water is in a lake or river. Anything that makes water cloudy will increase turbidity. Silt, mud, algae, plant material, melting glaciers, sawdust, wood ashes or chemicals can all cause high turbidity.

People are being advised to do the following:

The advisory says adults and older children can shower, bathe or wash using tap water but should avoid swallowing it. Doing laundry is also not a cause for concern.

According to the municipality the advisory will remain in effect until the water supply is determined to be completely safe.

Updates can be found here.