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Boil Water Advisory: LIFTED July 16, 2025

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Boil Water Advisory

BOIL WATER ADVISORY – LIFTED JULY 16

The boil water advisory has been lifted and normal water usage can be resumed.
 
Boissevain water system has met all conditions for rescinding the boil water advisory and has been deemed safe for consumption. Therefore, the boil water advisory that was placed on a portion of the Boissevain water system on July 14 has been rescinded. Normal water usage can be resumed.
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MAINTENANCE ADVISORY NOTICE

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

A water main valve repair on July 14, 2025, has led to the loss of water pressure in a portion of the Boissevain distribution system. Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, affected users are asked to follow boil water advisory precautions until the water has been deemed safe for consumption. 

Areas affected:
• Tiny Turtle Playroom
• Boissevain Campground, Aquatic Centre, Ball Diamonds
• all areas north of Steads Farm Supply/Boissevain Animal Clinic

NOTE: Utility users in the 700 block of Rae Street and Mackenzie Street were NOT affected by the water outage.

All water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for:

  • Drinking and ice making
  • Preparing beverages, such as infant formula
  • Preparing food
  • Brushing teeth

    It is not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes. Adults and older children that can avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower. Young children should be sponge bathed. If boiling is not feasible, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used.

    To avoid burn injuries from hot water, caution should be taken. Please keep young children away from boiled water, and place kettles and pots away from counter and stove edges.

    To avoid purchasing bottled water, water users can store tap water in clean containers for drinking water purposes and should fill the bathtub to use as toilet flushing water during the service interruption.

    Once water services resume the Municipality will be flushing the area and testing the water. Water users may experience a sputtering water flow, discoloured or dirty water after water has been restored. This is normal and should resolve after a few minutes of running your tap. If it persists for longer than 5 minutes, or if you have additional concerns contact the Municipal Office at 204-534-2433.

    The affected area will be notified once the water test results are back.