Boil water advisory
There are no active boil water advisories at this time.
What to do during a boil water advisory
If a boil water advisory is issued by Alberta Health Services for your area, all residents and businesses are advised to bring all tap water to a rolling boil for one full minute before using it for:
- Drinking, including coffee and tea
- Cooking
- Brushing teeth
- Cleaning raw foods
- Preparing infant formula or juices
- Making ice, etc.
Bathing, laundry and cleaning
You do not need to boil water for:
- bathing
- doing laundry
If you're washing dishes or cleaning surfaces without a dishwasher, use boiled water.
Using bottled or filtered water
You can purchase bottled water instead of boiling tap water while the advisory is in effect.
In-home water filters do not make tap water safe during a boil water advisory. Water from these filters must still be boiled before use.
Boil water advisory information for businesses
Food Service Establishments, Care Providers and Personal Service facilities should contact Environmental Public Health at 1-833-476-4743 for guidance.
Additional resources from Alberta Health Services
- How to use water safely in your child care facility during a boil water advisory
- How to use water safely in your food establishment during a boil water advisory
- How to use water safely in your school during a boil water advisory
- How to use water safely in your hotel or motel during a boil water advisory
- How to use water safely in personal service facilities during a boil water advisory