After living under a boil-water advisory for more than 13 years, people in the Rural Municipality of Alexander can once again drink water straight from the tap.
The boil-water advisory, which has been in place since April 18, 2006, was officially lifted the by the Interlake Regional Health Authority Monday.
The change comes after a new water treatment plant opened in the area, northeast of Winnipeg, in July.
In a letter posted to the RM’s website Dr. Karen Robinson, medical officer of health with the IRHA, said the municipality’s water system has met all conditions required to rescind the advisory.
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There are currently 57 boil water advisory’s in effect in Manitoba.
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