FEBRUARY 21 @ 2PM – We are pleased to inform residents of Joussard that the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted, effective immediately. Water is now safe to drink and use without boiling.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. We appreciate your cooperation.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
FEBRUARY 21 @ 11:10AM – The Boil Water Advisory remains in effect until further notice for Joussard residents who receive water directly to their homes.
The Big Lakes County Utilities Department is currently awaiting the results of the water sample tests. We expect to receive these results by the end of the day or by tomorrow, Saturday, February 22, 2025. Once the results are in, we will update you on whether the advisory will be lifted.
The Joussard truckfill remains open, and water collected from the truckfill does not require boiling.
Potable water is available at the Joussard Water Plant (North door) from 8 AM to 8 PM.
For more information on how to safely use water during a boil water advisory, please visit Alberta Health Services.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will continue to provide updates as necessary.
FEBRUARY 20 @ 1:45PM – A Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until further notice for Joussard residents who receive water directly to their homes.
The Joussard truckfill remains open. You do not need to boil water that you collect from the truckfill.
Potable water is available at the Joussard Water Plant (North door) between 8am to 8pm.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will continue to provide updates as necessary.
FEBRUARY 18 @ 1:15PM – Big Lakes County crews will finish flushing the waterlines today, February 18th. However, a Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until further notice for residents who receive water directly to their homes. For more information on how to safely use water during a boil water advisory, please visit Alberta Health Services.
The Joussard truckfill remains open. You do not need to boil water that you collect from the truckfill.
Potable water is available at the Joussard Water Plant (North door) between 8am to 8pm.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will continue to provide updates as necessary.
FEBRUARY 17 @ 7PM – Big Lakes County crews will begin flushing waterlines tomorrow morning, Tuesday, February 18th. During this process, you may experience little to no water pressure throughout the day.
A Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for residents who receive water directly to their homes. For more information on how to safely use water during a boil water advisory, please visit https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page4238.aspx
The Joussard truckfill is open. You do not need to boil water that you collect from the truckfill.
We will provide more updates throughout the day tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
FEBRUARY 16 @ 9AM – Big Lakes County crews have successfully restored the water system to operational status. However, a Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for residents who receive water directly to their homes. For more information on how to safely use water during a boil water advisory, please visit Alberta Health Services.
Crews will continue flushing the waterlines on Tuesday, as current conditions are too cold for work to proceed.
The Joussard truckfill has reopened. You do not need to boil water that you collect from the truckfill.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will provide further updates as necessary.
FEBRUARY 15 @ 8:30PM – Big Lakes County crews are currently pressure testing the water system as part of the repair process. Please note that the entire water tank is empty, so it will take some time before water is restored to residents’ homes.
Important Update: The Joussard truckfill has reopened. You do not need to boil water that you collect from the truckfill.
However, a Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for residents who receive water directly to their homes. For more information on how to safely use water during a boil water advisory, please visit Alberta Health Services.
We appreciate your patience as the repairs continue and we will provide you with another update tomorrow morning at 9am.
FEBRUARY 15 @ 7:30PM – Big Lakes County crews are currently pressure testing the water system as part of the repair process. Please note that the entire pipe system is empty, so it will take some time before water is restored to residents’ homes.
Potable water is available at the water plant for filling jugs.
The truckfill system is temporarily out of service.
A Boil Water Advisory remains in effect. For more information on how to safely use water during a boil water advisory, please visit Alberta Health Services.
We appreciate your patience as the repairs continue and we will provide you with another update tomorrow morning at 9am.
FEBRUARY 15 @ 4:40PM – Crews are continuing to work diligently on repairing the watermain break in Joussard. At this time, there are no new updates to report. We appreciate your patience as the repairs progress and will provide another update at 7:00 PM. Thank you for your understanding.
FEBRUARY 15 @ 9:25AM – Big Lakes County crews are currently working to repair a watermain break at the corner of Lakeview Drive and 1st Ave SW in Joussard.
As a result, there will be no water throughout the day. However, potable water is available at the water plant for filling jugs.
Please note that the truckfill station is also temporarily out of service. Once water service is restored, a Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until further notice. For more information on how to safely use water during a boil water advisory, please visit Alberta Health Services.
