Water quality alert in town of Three Hills
Posted Sep 29, 2022 6:49 pm.
Last Updated Sep 30, 2022 6:47 pm.
The town of Three Hills northeast of Calgary is under a critical water quality alert due to a number of watermain breaks.
Alberta’s emergency alert says the drinking water for the town may be unsafe to use.
In an update released Friday at 6 p.m., a boil water advisory that was in place has been removed south of Main Street. The advisory remains north of Main Street.
Map with the critical water alert in Three Hills, northeast of Calgary. (Courtesy of Alberta Emergency Alert)
The province says the water is still safe to shower and bathe in.
Map with the critical water alert in Three Hills, northeast of Calgary. (Courtesy of Alberta Emergency Alert)
People in the affected are being asked to bring tap water to a rapid rolling boil for one minute prior to use, or to drink bottled water.
Boil water before drinking until further notice.
For details, visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website or stay tuned to local media.
