Battleford to supplement city’s water supply
North Battleford’s neighbours across the river will be providing a helping hand during the ongoing response to the oil spill in the North Saskatchewan.
Sam Ferris, an official with the Water Security Agency, said treated water from the Town of Battleford’s groundwater treatment plant will start flowing to the city “within the next few days.” Ferris explained the town has extra capacity, which it can use to help North Battleford.
“It won’t top the North Battleford system up to what would be able to cope with normal summer demand, but it is an improvement,” Ferris said. “It’s going to give them a little bit more of a margin at this time.”
The Battle River had also been considered as a raw water source but Ferris said tapping into the town’s system was easier.