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103 - 2nd Street East Duchess, AB T0J 0Z0
Phone: (403) 378-4452 Fax: (403) 378-3860
Hours of Operation 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F Closed from 12:00 to 1:00
Public Works: (403) 378-4118 |
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Village of Duchess Water UpdateThe Village of Duchess is continuously monitoring its water quality and is aware of the recent taste and odour issues. We assure our residents that the water is completely safe to drink. Our drinking water is closely monitored and regularly tested by Village staff as well as by the Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Microbiology) at Foothills Hospital. The cause of the unpleasant aesthetics of our drinking water is the presence of dissolved organic compounds from summer algae growth. These compounds become prevalent once the algae blooms break down in the autumn. Several communities throughout the region are experiencing this problem as it is common in areas that use surface water such as lakes and reservoirs as their raw water source. This is a temporary problem that will lessen as winter approaches. If you should have any questions on this matter, please feel free to contact the Village office. |
