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White Fox SK  S0J 3B0
 Phone (306) 276-2066
Fax (306) 276-2099
Email:  rm488@sasktel.net
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            Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory
 
This Advisory applies to all residents and users of the North Line of the Hamlet of Garrick Distribution System and is effective:   Thursday May 27 2021 at 3:00 pm until further notice.
 
Pursuant to clause 36(1)(a) of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 this Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory is issued due to depressurization required to conduct a water main repair; therefore, the safety of the Hamlet of Garrick’s drinking water supply cannot be ensured at all times. Pursuant to Clause 36(1)(b) of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010, consumers must be notified to: 
  1. boil all water, used for drinking purposes, for at least one (1) minute, at a rolling boil, prior to use;
  2. boil water to be used for other activities where it may be ingested, including:
    1. brushing teeth or soaking false teeth;
    2. washing fruits and vegetables;
    3. food or drink which will not be subsequently heated; and
    4. ice cubes;
  3. not use the water for washing dishes, unless the water has been boiled or the dishes are sanitized    in another fashion.  Washed dishes and utensils can be soaked in a bleach water solution (approximately 2 tablespoons of bleach per gallon or 10 ml of bleach per liter of water) for at least two minutes after being washed to kill any bacteria which may be present.
Note: Do not mix bleach with soaps or detergents.
  1. not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the public water supply;
  2. ensure that younger children and infants are sponge bathed;
  3. use an alternative water source known to be safe, if they do not wish to boil the water; and
  4. consult with your physician if you have cuts or rashes that are severe before using the water.
 
Under most circumstances, there is no need to boil water used for other household purposes.  Adults, adolescents and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water but should avoid swallowing the water.  Laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine.
 
This Advisory is effective as per the date/time mentioned above, and will not be lifted until the water supply is determined to be completely safe.
 
If you require any additional information, please contact the following:
 
       Waterworks Owner Office                                                                                             (306) 276-2066
       Water Security Agency – Nipawin Office                                                                   (306) 921-7395
       Saskatchewan Health Authority- Kelsey Trail Region                                              (306) 752-6310
      For media inquiries, please contact comm@wsask.ca and request to speak to a media spokesperson. 
      Please be sure to identify your name, media outlet and contact information

Ries Mansuy, A.Sc.T.
Sr. Environmental Project Officer
Water Security Agency - Environmental and Municipal Management Services Division
Nipawin, SK.
Effective immediately
the RM of Torch River is placing a 6 Ton load limit on the Bridge 3.5 miles North of Love.
If you have any questions call the RM office @ 306-276-2066.
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