Alberta Emergency Alert - Water Supply and Quality Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Water Supply and Quality Alert Updated

The drinking water for Fort Vermilion may be unsafe to drink or use, due to the Peace River Ice Jam flooding. The flooding has caused a disruption in water supply for the hamlets of Fort Vermilion and La Crete. The raw and treated water truck fill station in La Crete, the Buffalo Head Prairie and both Fort Vermilion truck fill stations are closed until further notice.

All potable water truck fill stations in the Fort Vermilion and La Crete area are closed until further notice, including the raw water truck fill in La Crete. Only use water for essential uses such as cooking and personal hygiene. Go to www.mackenziecounty.com/peace-river-ice-jam-flood-information for more information.

Area: Mackenzie #23

Affected areas (15):

• High Level
• Mackenzie No. 23
• Rainbow Lake
• Fox Lake 162
• John d'Or Prairie 215
• Tall Cree 173
• Tall Cree 173A
• Beaver Ranch 163
• Boyer 164
• Child Lake 164A
• Hay Lake 209
• Bushe River 207
• Upper Hay River 212
• Carcajou 187
• Fort Vermillion 173B

Action to take:

• In Fort Vermilion, bring water to a rapid rolling boil for 1 minute prior to use
• Take all necessary precautions
• For updates, please call Mackenzie County at 780-927-3718 or follow Mackenzie County’s Facebook page

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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