14-07-2025
Boil water advisory in place for hamlet of Granum
Residents in the southern Alberta community of Granum are being told to boil their water before using it to ensure it's safe for consumption.
Officials said Sunday that until further notice, all tap water used for drinking, cooking and other purposes needs to be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption.
According to Alberta Health Services (AHS), tap water isn't safe to drink or use as usually under a boil water advisory.
That includes preparing food (washing vegetables and cooking rice), making juice or baby formula, making ice and using it in pod-type coffee makers.
It should not be given to pets either.
AHS says home water filters cannot safely treat contaminated water, but drip coffee makers can be filled with tap water only if they are designed to heat water to a high enough temperature.
Further information about boil water advisories can be found online.
