05 Nov 05 November 2025 – Lifting of the boil water advisory on Charleswood

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The boil water advisory in effect for residents of Charlewood Street has now been lifted.  There are no longer any boil water advisories in effect in the municipality.

Following the repair of a water leak, the following addresses are under a boil water advisory: 

Beechwood: 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 22.

Following the replacement of a fire hydrant, the following addresses are under a boil water advisory: 

Charleswood: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 120, 124, 125, 127, 128, 130, 133, 134, 136, 138, 139, 146, 149, 151 and 153.

Do not use tap water unless it has been brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute, or use bottled water.

This is a temporary measure. A lifting of the boil water advisory will be hand-delivered to you once the results of water quality tests comply with required standards.

We invite you to share this notice with your acquaintances and neighbours, especially those who are isolated or whose health is precarious.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

You should use tap water that has boiled at a full boil for one minute, or bottled water, for all the following purposes until you are advised otherwise.

  • Drink and prepare beverages.
  • Prepare bottles and baby food.
  • Wash and prepare foods eaten raw (fruits, vegetables, etc.).
  • Prepare foods that do not require prolonged cooking (canned soups, desserts, etc.).
  • Make ice cubes.
  • Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth.
  • Water for pets.

You can use tap water directly to:

  • Prepare foods and dishes that require prolonged boiling to cook.
  • Wash dishes in hot water and detergent, ensuring they are thoroughly dried.
  • Operate the dishwasher at the hottest cycle.
  • Wash clothes and take a shower or bath. For young children, make sure they don’t swallow water while bathing or wash them with a washcloth.

SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND INSTITUTIONS SERVED

  • Notify your customers that the water is unfit for consumption.
  • Make water fountains unusable and post notices near other taps where water remains available.

If you have a water treatment device in your home, you should take the above measures, unless it is a home purifier designed to disinfect water. Devices such as softeners are generally ineffective at removing microorganisms.

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