'Do not consume' water advisory issued in northern Alberta
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has issued a 'do not consume' drinking water advisory for affected residents in northern Alberta. Free bottled water is being provided to those impacted.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has issued an unsafe drinking water alert for affected residents in the region, warning that tap water should not be consumed.
Under the advisory, residents in the affected area are told not to drink the water directly from the tap. The RMWB says free bottled water is being made available to all residents affected by the alert.
Further details on the cause of the advisory and the specific areas affected were not provided in the initial notice. Residents are advised to follow updates from the municipality for information on when the advisory will be lifted.
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