More than 100 persons with gastrointestinal symptoms have been seen in the hospital emergency department over the past several weeks. There has also been a preliminary report of many people in the community with mild to moderate symptoms. Our top priority is protecting the health of our residents. Cryptosporidia are microscopic parasites that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, upset stomach and a slight fever.
Some people have no symptoms.
The Order will remain in effect until the water treatment process and distribution system is determined to be providing safe potable water. The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for the Town of Battleford will continue until further notice. Battlefords Health District, Saskatchewan Health, Saskatchewan Environment and the City of North Battleford are working together to ensure the safety of the water and to protect the residents of the communities. All residents and users of water from the municipal systems of the city and town are urged to boil their water for three minutes before drinking or use in other food preparation. The advisory is issued in response to confirmation Monday, April 23 and Tuesday, April 24 by the Provincial Laboratory in Regina of Cryptosporidium in fecal samples from residents of Battlefords Health District.