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Drinking water advisory for Lampman area

A precautionary drinking water advisory has been issued for the Town of Lampman. The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority issued the advisory on Jan. 30, due to high turbidity levels in the water distribution system.

A precautionary drinking water advisory has been issued for the Town of Lampman.

The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority issued the advisory on Jan. 30, due to high turbidity levels in the water distribution system.

The advisory is expected to remain in effect until at least Feb. 15.

People are asked to boil water for at least one minute prior to use. This includes water for drinking purposes, washing fruits and vegetables, and brushing teeth. People should not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the public supply.

According to the advisory, under most circumstances, people do not 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.

Younger children and infants should be sponge bathed.

Laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine.