Boil water advisory lifted in 7 Fort McMurray neighbourhoods

Nearly two months since the Beast wildfire hit Fort McMurray, a boil water advisory has been lifted for hundreds of homes in the community.

Alberta Health Services has confirmedwater quality has been restored to a safe levels in Gregoire, Mackenzie Park, Prairie Creek, Saline Creek, Saline Plateau,Saprae Creek Estates, and on the propertiessurrounding the Fort McMurray InternationalAirport.

A detailed map of the affected neighbourhoods is available here.

However, residents and businesses in these areas are advised to follow the proper flushing procedures outlined by AHS, and any private systems not connected to the municipal system will need to be disinfected, in case of contamination.

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A boil water advisory remains in place for the worst hit neighbourhoods,Beaconhill, Abasand and Waterways. Gregoire Lake Provincial Park, Gregoire Lake Estates, Gregoire Lake First Nations truckfillsand Anzac truckfillare also still included in the advisory.

Areas still under advisory are required to flush their water systems, before drawing water to boil.

All residents and businesses in these areas are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to any consumption, including:

• drinking
• brushing teeth
• cleaning raw foods
• preparing infant formula or juices
• making ice, etc.

Water used for bathing or washing clothes does not need to be boiled. For hand washing, wash with soap and water and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing more than 60 per cent alcohol after drying your hands.