Boil Water Order lifted for Town of Olds

OLDS – Effective immediately, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the boil water order for residents and businesses in the Town of Olds.

An issue at the water treatment plant had prompted AHS to issue a boil water order on October 30, 2023 as a precautionary measure after AHS was notified about a lack of water pressure, increased turbidity and water discolouration. That issue has since been resolved, and water quality testing has confirmed that water is once again safe to consume.

All residents and businesses within the community can return to normal water consumption practices; boiling is no longer required.

Homeowners are advised to take the following precautions following the end of the boil water order:

• Turn on all taps and flush water lines for at least 5 minutes (10 minutes if you live in an apartment building).
• Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for flushing, cleaning, and sanitizing cisterns (containers that store drinking water), water filters, and ice and water dispensers.
• Drain and refill hot-water tanks that are set below 45ºC.
• Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer.

For more information, visit Boil Water Advisory: How to Use Water Safely in Your Home

Schools, restaurants and care facilities can follow this guidance: Coping with Emergencies

For health advice and information, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call Health Link Alberta, toll-free, at 811.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.