Water Quality Advisory: Manganese in Drinking Water
The Town of Smithers has elevated levels of manganese in its drinking water, exceeding Health Canada's maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) guideline of 0.12 mg/L. An advisory recommends using an alternate source of water, such as bottled water, for preparing infant formula. The Town is actively collaborating with Northern Health to implement strategies for reducing manganese concentrations within the distribution system.
- Location
- Smithers
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Do not drink tap water, boiling does not remove chemicals.
- 2Use bottled water or verified alternative supply.
- 3Activated carbon or reverse osmosis filters can help, not every filter is suitable.
- 4Follow official guidance on showering and washing.
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