A boil water advisory will remain in effect for residents in West Hawkesbury (Laval Pla2qcq1e, Maple Street, Ascension Street, Cedres Street, Orchard Street, and part of Front Rd East .
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) issued a Boil Water Advisory after bacterial overgrowth was detected in drinking water supply on Octo. 23, 2024, making the water unsafe to drink.
Once the advisory is lifted, residents are reminded to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and let the water cool before using or drinking.
Until further notice, use boiled water (boil water to a rolling boil) for at least one minute or use bottled water for: Drinking; Making ice cubes; juices or other mixes; preparing baby food or infant formula; food preparation; including washing fruits and vegetables; gargling and brushing teeth or dentures.
Handwashing
Wash hands with bottled water, boiled then cooled water, or if using tap water, wash hands with liquid soap and rinse using a bleach solution.
To make a bleach solution, you place one teaspoon of liquid household bleach in 4.5 litres of water, then you mix and let stand for at least 15 minutes before using. The mixture can be transferred to smaller clean containers for use, which should be labelled the containers as: “Chlorine Bleach Solution”.
Apply to hands after washing and do not drink or store bleach solution in empty water bottles.
As an alternative, alcohol-based hand disinfectants, containing more than 70 per cent alcohol, may be used after washing hands with soap or in situations where water is not available.
