AHS orders boil-water advisory at Butterfield Acres petting farm
Provincial health inspectors found the Rocky View County attraction's water supply did not meet sanitation standards, prompting a mandatory advisory.
Why it matters
The advisory affects public health safety for the many families and children who visit the popular petting farm.
Alberta Health Services has issued a mandatory boil-water advisory for Butterfield Acres Petting Farm, a popular attraction in Rocky View County, after an inspection found the site's water supply in breach of provincial sanitation regulations.
The advisory requires water used on site for drinking, food preparation or other consumption purposes to be boiled before use until the issue is resolved. AHS has not specified a timeline for when the advisory will be lifted.
Butterfield Acres is a well-known destination for families and school groups in the Rocky View area, offering visitors close contact with farm animals.
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