Boil water advisory issued for Bow Island

BOW ISLAND, AB – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a boil water advisory for the Town of Bow Island. This follows a water main break that occurred on Friday, March 3, 2023, on the main line from the water treatment plant.

AHS noted that the break has been fixed, but the boil water order will remain in effect until sampling and testing confirms that the water is safe to consume.

Officials said that anyone in Bow Island should bring water to a rapid rolling boil for at least one minute before 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.