UPDATE: April 25, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that satisfactory water quality has been restored in the Hamlet of Eaglesham.    

As water quality has been restored, the boil water advisory issued April 19, 2023 has been lifted, effective immediately. 

All Hamlet of Eaglesham residents and businesses can return to normal water consumption practices; boiling is no longer required. Information about flushing lines following a boil water advisory and other information can be accessed online at https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/Boil-water-advisory-how-to-use-water-safely.aspx

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Due to an issue with the water system in the Hamlet of Eaglesham, Alberta Health Services (AHS), has issued a boil water advisory for the community, as a precautionary measure.  


Water is currently shut off in the community. Work is underway to restore water service as soon as possible. All impacted residents are being contacted.  

This advisory is in place for any remaining water within the water system, and when water service is restored.  

All residents and businesses are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to any consumption, including: 

  • drinking 
  • brushing teeth 
  • cleaning raw foods 
  • preparing infant formula or juices 
  • making ice, etc.   

Water used for bathing or washing clothes does not need to be boiled. For hand-washing, wash with soap and water and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing more than 60 per cent alcohol after drying your hands. 

Residents may instead choose to purchase bottled water for consumption, for the duration of this advisory. 

AHS Environmental Public Health officers will continue to monitor the situation, including sampling and testing of the drinking water to ensure it is safe for consumption, prior to lifting the advisory.  

This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.  

Information provided by Alberta Health Services