Townsite of Redwood Meadows under boil water advisory

The townsite of Redwood Meadows, Alta., is under a boil water advisory after officials discovered there was a pressure loss in the area's water distribution system.

According to a Tuesday afternoon release by Indigenous Services Canada,there could be microbial contamination that may cause illness.

Residents ofTsuut'ina Nation are being asked to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before consuming.

Water should be boiled before:

• Drinking.
• Making infant formula or juice.
• Brushing teeth.
• Washing fruits and vegetables.
• Making ice.

Officials said boiling the water will destroy any microorganisms lurking in the liquid.

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