Water Facts

Our activities impact the water. Residents are encouraged to refrain from skidooing on Lake Geraldine and undertaking activities that could release contaminants into the environment near our water supply and water treatment plant.

Much like you’d prepare for a blizzard by keeping a supply of food in your house, you should have enough water to support your household for 72 hours in the event of an emergency. This includes clean drinking water and water that can be used for cleaning as needed.

The need to be waterwise has not diminished as a result of this crisis. It is important to use water wisely in our daily activities. The water situation these past few weeks is a good reminder to be water wise and have a plan in the event of an emergency.

While they sound similar, the observations reported in the media from a GN Inspector are unrelated to petroleum hydrocarbon issue. These were observations by a GN Public Health officer who was onsite on October 8. He visited the water treatment plant for a general overview as he was unfamiliar with the plant and took some tests. While he was on site he noted a smell of diesel. City staff had reported to him that there was a fuel leak on the day tank - which had been isolated and a boiler mechanic was working on the site most of the day.