A boil water advisory was issued Sunday, for the municipalities of Sainte-Julie, Varennes and Saint-Amable.
The advisory was put in place after test results showed the presence of E.Coli bacteria.
The measure is precautionary as officials do not believe the water supply is tainted. Instead, they think the contamination stems from “the human manipulation of a sample.”
The notice will remain in place for at least 48 hours, pending the results of new tests.
In the interim, residents are being urged to boil their tap water for at least one minute before using.
Officials recommend using boiled tap water or bottled water for the following:
- Preparing beverages or drinking,
- Preparing baby food or bottles,
- Preparing foods that are eaten raw such as fruits and vegetables, or any other food that doesn’t require long cooking times such as certain soups and desserts,
- Making ice cubes,
- Brushing teeth.
Regular tap water may be used for:
- Washing dishes, being careful to completely dry the dishes with a dishtowel,
- Doing laundry,
- Bathing or showering, ensuring young children do not swallow any of the water.