Scheduled Water Service Interruption & Drinking Water Advisory in Gull Lake: August 13–18, 2025

Updated August 14, 2025

Residents of the east half of Gull Lake—beginning at Price Avenue—should be aware that a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory takes effect on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Water service may be interrupted while crews perform scheduled maintenance and system upgrades.

🗓 Key Dates

• Advisory Begins: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

• Service Interruptions Expected:

1. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at ~1:00 p.m.

2. Monday, August 18, 2025, at ~1:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from Friday, August 15)

🚧 Important Update: Water Shut Off Rescheduled 🚰

To all residents on the East Half of Gull Lake (beginning at Price Avenue), including the Hitching Post Restaurant and Gas Station:

Please note that the scheduled water shut off originally planned for Friday, August 15 has been rescheduled to Monday, August 18 at 1:00 p.m. This change is necessary to allow for service maintenance and upgrades.

🔹 The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) will remain in effect until further notice.

💧 Additional Reminder: Once water service is restored, residents are advised to flush household water lines by running cold water taps for several minutes. This helps clear any sediment or discolored water that may have entered the system during maintenance.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

— Town of Gull Lake

📞 Questions? Contact the Town at (306) 672-3361 or gulllaketown@sasktel.net

⚠️ Gull Lake Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Guidelines

The Water Security Agency warns that localized depressurization can introduce contaminants. Until the advisory is lifted, please:

• Boil all water used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits/vegetables, and making ice.

• Use boiled or bottled water for washing dishes or run your dishwasher on a sanitizing cycle.

• Do not drink from public fountains or use untreated tap water.

🔧 Maintenance & Upgrade Details

• Affected Area: East half of Gull Lake, beginning at Price Avenue

• Reason: Scheduled maintenance and system upgrades

• Duration: Unknown—residents should prepare for potential multi-day outages

  
  

Town of Gull Lake officials appreciate your patience as we work to deliver safer, more reliable water infrastructure.

✅ What to Do Now

1. Fill pitchers and jugs with tap water before noon on August 13.

2. Stock up on bottled water if possible.

3. Share this notice with neighbors to ensure everyone’s prepared.

📞 Contact Information

Town of Gull Lake

• Phone: (306) 672-3361

• Fax: (306) 672-3777

• Email: gulllaketown@sasktel.net

Water Security Agency

• Visit their website or contact your local health authority for advisory updates.

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