Hamlet of Walsh, Alberta issued Water Supply Alert
Landon Hickok
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UPDATE: Most service has been restored to all but a handful of residents. A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the hamlet, and the disruption is expected to last at least 72 hours. AEA this will be the final update.
Residents in a tiny hamlet just west of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border are without water.
An emergency alert was sent out shortly after noon today to the hamlet of Walsh and surrounding area. The hamlet suffered a water main break at the local water treatment plant which resulted in a disruption in its water supply.
Residents have been told to not turn on their taps. They can pick up bottled water that’s been delivered to the local fire hall. The disruption is expected to remain in place for up to 72 hours.
Find more details here.
