● Boil Water Advisory — IN EFFECT

Boil Water Advisory: Saddle Lake Public Water System — Saddle Lake Cree Nation, AB

Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta · Last checked November 5, 2026 11:25 pm

Saddle Lake Public Water System (Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta) is under a boil water advisory issued on October 3, 2026. Until it is officially lifted, boil tap water before drinking, cooking, making ice or brushing teeth, and follow the instructions of the water system. Source: Indigenous Services Canada.

StatusActive
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationSaddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta
Water systemSaddle Lake Public Water System
Area affectedSaddle Lake Cree Nation
IssuedOctober 3, 2026
LiftedNot yet
Population501-1000 people
SourceIndigenous Services Canada https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1562856509704/1562856530304

Details from the source

Saddle Lake Cree Nation Saddle Lake Cree Nation Population: 501-1000 people

Indigenous Services Canada

What to do during this advisory

  1. Boil tap water at a rolling boil for at least 1 minute (3 minutes above 2,000 m / 6,562 ft) before drinking, preparing food, making ice or brushing teeth.
  2. Use bottled water for baby formula, and give pets boiled or bottled water too.
  3. Do not use ice made before or during the advisory — turn off ice makers.
  4. Showering is usually fine for healthy adults as long as no water is swallowed; sponge-bathe small children.
  5. When the notice is lifted, flush household pipes, replace filter cartridges and discard the first batches of ice.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta still in effect?

Yes. As of our last check (November 5, 2026 11:25 pm) the source still lists this notice as active. It ends only when the water system or health authority officially lifts it.

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