Public Works will be performing more Gate Valve Replacements the week of September 15th. Water services will be disrupted while the replacements are underway this week for the affected zones: GREEN...
Public Works will be performing more Gate Valve Replacements the week of September 15th.
Water services will be disrupted while the replacements are underway this week for the affected zones:
GREEN ZONE in map - Replacements underway Monday Sept 15 & Tuesday Sept 16
100, 200, & 300 Blocks of 5th Street East including the Covered Wagon Trailer Court.
200 and 300 Blocks of 4th Street East.
300, 400, 500 & 600 Blocks of 3rd Ave. East
500 Block of 1st Ave. East including the 4 Seasons Trailer Court.
BLUE ZONE in map - Replacements underway Wednesday September 17
100 Block of Centre Street.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
A Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory will be issued by the Water Security Agency in the affected areas from the time of the valve replacement until water tests are deemed as safe for consumption (APPROXIMATELY 1 week after the replacement date).
All affected users will be notified of the advisory in place with an official letter from the Water Security Agency (in the photos below) and will be updated when the Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for their area has been lifted.
From the time that the Advisory is issued until the Advisory is lifted, please follow these guidelines:
Boil all water for at least 1 minute at a rolling boil before using it for:
Drinking
Brushing teeth
Washing fruits/vegetables
Making ice
Preparing food or drinks that won’t be boiled
Do not use tap water for washing dishes unless boiled or sanitized in bleach water (2 tbsp/gallon or 10 ml/L for 2 minutes). Do not mix bleach with soap or detergent.
Avoid drinking from public water fountains.
Sponge bathe young children and infants.
Use bottled or safe alternate water if you do not want to boil tap water.
Avoid using tap water on open cuts, rashes, or if advised by your doctor.
This advisory is in place until testing confirms the water is safe. You will be notified when it is lifted.
For more info, contact:
• Town Office – 306-297-2605
• Water Security Agency – 306-741-9850
• Saskatchewan Health Authority (Swift Current) – 306-778-5280
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Thank you for your patience and understanding as we improve Shaunavon's water distribution systems!