Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Fort Chipewyan, But Water Conservation Still Urged

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Fort Chipewyan, But Water Conservation Still Urged

FORT MCMURRAY–Alberta Health Services has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan. Officials confirm that tap water is now safe to drink and meets Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines. Residents affected by the advisory are advised to run their taps for five to ten minutes to flush the lines. Appliances with waterline connections—such as refrigerator water and ice dispensers—should be drained, flushed, cleaned, and …