A boil water advisory is a recommendation made to residents advising them to boil tap water for at least one minute prior to drinking, using for washing fruits and vegetables, or brushing teeth. The recommendation is made to protect the health of people.
Boil Water Advisories in Effect
| Community | Date | Reason for Advisory |
|---|---|---|
| Nahanni Butte | July 16, 2024 |
High Levels of Manganese Detected in Nahanni Butte’s Drinking Water |
| Colville Lake | Jun. 6, 2004 |
Unable to meet maintenance requirements: Due to issues with staffing capacity and infrastructure maintenance the community has an on-going boil water advisory until the regulatory requirements can be met. |