Drinking Water
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Issued by Provincial Emergency Communications Centre
⏳ In force until Tue 3 Nov, 02:10 📍 The Village of Medstead (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
A Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory has been issued for the Village of Medstead. This advisory is for the entire community and for any individuals who may access water from the Village of Medstead water system. This advisory is in effect until further notice.
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventDrinking Water
Response typePrepare
CategoryHealth
Affected areaThe Village of Medstead
Issuing authorityProvincial Emergency Communications Centre
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-29T17:12:31-06:00
Effective2026-10-29T17:12:31-06:00
OnsetNot supplied
Expires2026-11-02T17:10:42-06:00
📋 Official instructions
BOIL WATER for at least 1 minute prior to use. This includes water for drinking purposes, washing fruits and vegetables, and brushing teeth. Do not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the public water supply. Use an alternative water source known to be safe. Monitor local radio stations and the SaskAlert app for official updates.📄 Message details
Alert identifier70018DE8-D244-4BD1-9924-65768FE60BCF
Message typeAlert
SenderProvincialEmergencyCommunicationsCentre
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- BOIL WATER for at least 1 minute prior to use. This includes water for drinking purposes, washing fruits and vegetables, and brushing teeth. Do not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the public water supply. Use an alternative water source known to be safe. Monitor local radio stations and the SaskAlert app for official updates.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- A Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory has been issued for the Village of Medstead.
- This advisory is for the entire community and for any individuals who may access water from the Village of Medstead water system.
- This advisory is in effect until further notice.
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