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Water quality advisory in Cranbrook starting Feb. 28
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Due to important inspection and cleaning of the intake screen of the Phillips Reservoir, the City of Cranbrook and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) have placed a Water Quality Advisory in effect, as of 10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28.
Waterworks crew with Public Works and contractors will complete the inspection and cleaning work at the Phillips Reservoir from 10pm MT Wednesday, February 28 until 7 a.m. on Thursday, February 29.
This Water Quality Advisory will be in effect until at least Monday, March 4, or until all water sample testing results come back clear.
Both IHA and the City of Cranbrook recommend that children, the elderly, those with weakened immune systems or anyone who wants additional protection to use boiled water or a safe alternative for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice or when brushing teeth until further notice. Bring water up to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
For up-to-date information on water quality and the status of this Water Quality Advisory, please monitor our website – www.cranbrook.ca.
City of Cranbrook
