Roughly 3,700 people in Hay River and the K'atl'odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa are currently under a boil-water advisory after an increase in turbidity (muddy water) was present in the Hay River.

SA国际影视传媒淭here have been no illnesses associated with the drinking water reported in the community, SA国际影视传媒漵tated a release from Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Andre Corriveau. SA国际影视传媒淭his advisory has been issued for precautionary reasons only.

GNWT Chief Environmental Health Officer, Peter Workman said there is no timetable set for lifting the advisory.

SA国际影视传媒淚t could be a few days, it could last well-over a week,SA国际影视传媒� said Workman. SA国际影视传媒淲e will issue another release when the boil-water advisory is lifted.

The cause for the boil-water advisory stems from the spring break-up of ice flowing south to north through Hay River, but no other communities have been flagged by the department of health said Workman.

All water in the territory is treated with chlorine but due to the amount of mud currently in the water the CEHO and CPHO say the chlorine may not be effective and has resulted in issuing the advisory as a precaution.

SA国际影视传媒淎t this time we don't expect anyone to experience an illness related to the drinking water (before the advisory) ... anyone experiencing an upset stomach or diarrhea after drinking the water should go straight to their local doctor,SA国际影视传媒� said Workman.
Workman added all drinking water must be boiled to ensure safe consumption.

SA国际影视传媒淭he water is still safe to bathe in but must not be swallowed,SA国际影视传媒� stated the release. SA国际影视传媒淏rita filters are not a safe method for treating water during a boil water advisory because they do not disinfect water.SA国际影视传媒�

The last time a boil water advisory was issued for the communities of Hay River and the K'atl'odeeche First Nation was in 2011.