This advisory is no longer in effect as of 9am on May 11, 2026. See the letter from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency for more information: Foam Lake Rescinding PDWA
This Advisory applies to residents and users of the Town of Foam Lake’s water distribution system at Saskatchewan Ave West, Churchill Road and Letwenuk Road and is effective at 8:00am May 5, 2026 until further notice.
Pursuant to clause 36(1)(a) of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 this Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory is issued due to water valve repairs resulting in a system depressurization and therefore the safety of the drinking water supply cannot be ensured at all times. Therefore, pursuant to clause 36(1)(b) of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010, consumers must be notified to:
- (a) boil all water, used for drinking purposes, for at least one (1) minute, at a rolling boil, prior to use;
- (b) boil water to be used for other activities where it may be ingested, including:
- (i) brushing teeth or soaking false teeth;
- (ii) washing fruits and vegetables;
- (iii) food or drink which will not be subsequently heated; and,
- (iv) ice cubes;
- (c) not use the water for washing dishes, unless the water has been boiled or the dishes are sanitized in another fashion. Washed dishes and utensils can be soaked in a bleach water solution (approximately 2 tablespoons of bleach per gallon or 10 ml of bleach per liter of water) for at least two minutes after being washed to kill any bacteria which may be present. Note: Do not mix bleach with soaps or detergents.
- (d) not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the public water supply;
- (e) ensure that younger children and infants are sponge bathed;
- (f) use an alternative water source known to be safe, if they do not wish to boil the water; and,
- (g) consult with your physician if you have cuts or rashes that are severe before using the water.
Under most circumstances, there is no need to boil water used for other household purposes. Adults, adolescents and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water but should avoid swallowing the water. Laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine.
This Advisory is effective on the date and time listed above and will not be lifted until the water supply is determined to be completely safe.
Residents and operators of public facilities may access detailed precautions for PDWAs/EBWOs online at www.saskhealthauthority.ca/facilities-locations/roy-romanov-provincial-laboratory/water-testing-public
If you require any additional information, please contact the following:
Municipal Office 306.272.3359
Water Security Agency – Compliance Promotion 306.621.2230
Saskatchewan Health Authority, Yorkton Office 306.786.0600
For media inquiries, please contact comm@wsask.ca and request to speak to a media spokesperson. Please be sure to identify your name, media outlet and contact information.
For the complete advisory document from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, click here
