The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) for Zone 5 in Swift Current has been lifted by the City of Swift Current and Water Security Agency (WSA).

The zone in the southside of Swift Current included all properties south of, and including, Hayes Drive will have notices posted on their front doors.

The PDWA was lifted following two sets of water samples testing negative for contaminants. Each set of tests requires a 24-hour incubation period following collection, and samples must be delivered to the Provincial Lab in Regina for Water Quality Testing. This is the reason that a 48-72 hour period of time must pass prior to the Advisory being lifted.

The City of Swift Current has released the following tips.

Now that the PDWA has been lifted, it is important to let each tap in your home run — one at a time — for about 20 seconds, allowing trapped air in your home's water lines to release. Should the water appear cloudy or discoloured, continue to let it run until it appears clear. This may take longer in the case of hot water.