Preventive boil advisory on the municipal water system affecting residences west of Highway 5

After obtaining more information, the Public Works department narrowed the area affected by the preventive boil water advisory and confirmed that it applies only to citizens residing west of Highway 5 and served by the municipal water system.

 

A preventive boil advisory is in effect following water and sewer connection work for one of the residential projects in the centre-village.

The Municipality must conduct preventive analyses in order to ensure that water quality has not been affected during operations,

 

Do not use water from taps without boiling to a ‘’rolling boil’’ for at least 1 minute OR use bottled water.

 

 

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

 

Boiled water or bottled water must be used for the following:

 

• Drinking and preparing beverages;
• Preparing baby bottles and food for babies;
• Washing and preparing raw foods (fruits, vegetables, etc.);
• Preparing good that doesn’t require long cooking times (soups, desserts, etc.);
• Making ice;
• Brushing teeth and rinsing your mouth.

 

You can used tap water for the following:

 

• Washing plates in hot water and making sure it is dried properly;
• Washing clothing;
• Taking a shower or bath. Please make sure children are not drinking water or swallowing water when taking a bath or when washing their faces. 

 

The Municipality will inform you when the boiling notice is removed.

 

For more information on boil water advisories, click here.