Alberta Health Services has lifted the boil water advisory for the Town of Fairview that was issued one week ago.
The advisory was issued as a “precautionary measure” for residents living in the areas of 116th Street between 103rd and 105th Avenue due to an issue with the town’s water system.
The lift is effective immediately and residents can now return to normal water consumption practices as boiling is no longer required.
Despite the lift, residents are encouraged to flush their lines to avoid any contamination after the advisory’s ending. According to AHS, residents should turn on all taps and flush water lines for at least five minutes in homes, and 10 minutes in apartment buildings.
Residents should consider following the manufacturer’s instructions for flushing, cleaning, and sanitizing cisterns, water filters, and ice dispensers.
Additionally, hot-water tanks that are set below 45 degrees should be drained and refilled, and homeowners are encouraged to run water softeners through a regeneration cycle according to the instructions from the manufacturer.
