August 17, 2024
Please be advised that a Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the Red River Regional Public Water System.
A distribution pump failure on August 17, 2024 has led to the loss of water pressure in the Red River Regional distribution system. Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to ensure public health protection in the following locations:
• Portions of the RM of Montcalm – includes St. Joseph and The Town of Letellier, South of PTH 201 West to HWY 75, and East to the Red River
• RM of Stanley (Reinfeld & Schanzenfeld)
• RM of Rhineland
• Town of Altona
• Portions of the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin – Town of Emerson and all water users supplied by the Town of Emerson as well as customers West of the Red River.
• Halbstadt-Marais Water Cooperative
• Altona Rural Water Cooperative
• Blumengart Colony
• Roseau River First Nation
RECOMMENDATIONS
Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for:
• Drinking and ice making
• Preparing beverages, such as infant formula
• Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables
• Brushing teeth
It is not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes. Adults and older children that are able to avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower. Young children should be sponge bathed. If boiling is not practical, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used for consumptive purposes; i.e. bottled water.
To avoid burn injuries from hot water, caution should be taken. Please keep young children away from boiling water. Place kettles and pots away from counter and stove edges.
Please share this information with other people who use the tap water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (ex: renters, tenants, staff, or clients). This notice can also be posted in common areas where people tend to gather.
DURATION
The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the water supplied by this water system no longer presents a risk to public health. You will be notified when the advisory has been rescinded.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact water system at 204-737-2265 or the Regional Drinking Water Officer at 204-795-6908, or Health Links at 204-788-8200 (toll free at 1-888-315-9257).
To review Fact Sheets on water use, please go to www.manitoba.ca/drinkingwater or http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/water.html.You can also view them below:
Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #1 - Boil Water Advisory For Manitoba Water System Users
Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #3 – Boil Water Advisory For Commercial/Public Facilities