Calgary lifts boil water advisory for Eagle Ridge after water tests pass

The City of Calgary says Alberta Health Services has rescinded the boil water advisory for the community of Eagle Ridge, effective immediately on October 27. Testing by the city's labs, together with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, confirmed the water meets water-quality guidelines and standards and is safe to drink.

What residents should do

Households and businesses that have used their water in the past 24 hours can now drink it safely without boiling, the city said. Those that have not used their water in the past 24 hours should flush their system first: run the bathtub tap on cold for ten minutes, then all other faucets on cold for five minutes. Businesses without a bathtub or shower should run all faucets on cold for ten minutes.

The boil water advisory remains in effect for Heritage Park, which is working with Alberta Health Services to meet testing requirements. The city thanked affected residents and businesses for their patience, and pointed to calgary.ca/boilwater or 311 for more information.