Boil Water Order Remains in Effect

Dear Residents,

**Boil Water Order Remains in Effect**

The Clarifier replacement was successfully completed and brought online on January 18 at 12:00 p.m., as scheduled.

However, this does not mean the Boil Water Order has been lifted. As mentioned in the previous update, there are still required steps to follow. Once we can demonstrate a consistent trend of compliance and the turbid water in the distribution system has been displaced, we will submit two additional sets of bacteriological samples within a 24-hour period to the provincial lab. Only after these steps are completed and approved by Alberta Health Services will the Boil Water Order be lifted.

We have tested over 100 samples since the Boil Water Order was issued, and all have been negative for E. coli and total coliform. We understand your frustration and want to assure you that the Boil Water Order is in place to ensure your safety. The Water Commission is diligently working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, while adhering to all necessary protocols to protect public health. This process will likely take a few more weeks.

Thank you for your continued patience.

Sincerely,

The Smoky River Regional Water Management Commission