High Turbidity:

Due to increased water levels in the river.

Possible lack of chlorination:

Due to possible delivery of unchlorinated water to residents in the community, a boil water advisory was issued for precautionary reasons only. Water samples taken on the 16th confirm that the water supply is now receiving adequate chlorination and no presence of bacteria has been found in the treated water.

High Turbidity:

High Turbidity due to spring runoff in the Bear River combined with issues regarding the chlorine disinfection systems within the water treatment plant have resulted in a boil water advisory being issued. By Wednesday the 11th the turbidity and chlorine levels were back to normal and 4 negative bacteria tests resulted in the boil water advisory being lifted.

Presence of Fecal Coliforms or E. coli:

Results from five water samples were received from Délı̨ne. One was positive for E. coli and the others were negative. The positive sample came from a water truck. A precautionary boil water advisory was issued until re-sampling indicated satisfactory results and it could be rescinded.

High Turbidity:

Precautionary boil water advisory issued due to high turbidity as a result of spring runoff. follow department of Health and Social Services recommendations prior to consumption.

High Turbidity:

The boil water advisory is in effect due to positive bacterial water sample results. This advisory is due to higher than normal turbidity, or muddy water, and difficulty maintaining the correct chlorine levels.

High Turbidity:

Due to cloudy water (high turbidity) a result of problems with the treatment plant's water intake which prevents water from being filtered in the treatment plant. The high turbidity could interfere with the ability of chlorine to act as an effective disinfectant to ensure water safety.

High Turbidity:

Unacceptable turbidity or particle counts in treated water.

High Turbidity:

On May 19 the Town of Hay River switched its drinking water from the elevated reservoir to the water treatment plant to conserve water for fire emergencies. The source water is Great Slave Lake at the mouth of the Hay River. The raw water had a turbidity around 80 NTU, and the treatment plant could only reduce it to 13 NTU. An engineer will be sent to help optimize the treatment process. The advisory is for precautionary reasons only. No reports of illnesses have been reported to-date associated with consuming drinking water in the community. This advisory is due to muddy water caused by spring break-up. The water treatment plant is unable to keep the turbidity level low enough to ensure adequate disinfection. This is a recurrent seasonal problem in Hay River.

High Turbidity:

On May 19 the Town of Hay River switched its drinking water from the elevated reservoir to the water treatment plant to conserve water for fire emergencies. The source water is Great Slave Lake at the mouth of the Hay River. The raw water had a turbidity around 80 NTU, and the treatment plant could only reduce it to 13 NTU. An engineer will be sent to help optimize the treatment process. The advisory is for precautionary reasons only. No reports of illnesses have been reported to-date associated with consuming drinking water in the community. This advisory is due to muddy water caused by spring break-up. The water treatment plant is unable to keep the turbidity level low enough to ensure adequate disinfection. This is a recurrent seasonal problem in Hay River.