06 Jun Boil water advisory lifted June 12, 2025

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LIFTING OF THE BOIL WATER NOTICE – THURSDAY, JUNE 12

The boil water advisory has now been lifted for the residents of Parsons and Wilkinson streets. These residents can once again safely consume their water.

This boil water advisory is currently in effect for all residents of Parsons and Wilkinson Streets

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

A private contractor accidentally damaged the main water line on June 6, 2025,  impacting Parsons and Wilkinson Streets.

This BOIL WATER ADVISORY will come into effect once the water is restored and 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 of 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, making sure to dry them well;
  • Operate the dishwasher, if it is set to 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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