Residents in the Rose-de-Lima, Bourget, Notre-Dame and Workman sectors of Saint-Henri, in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest are being advised to boil their tap water for at least one minute before drinking it.
The advisory was issued Wednesday morning and will remain in place for at least 48 hours.
Boiled or bottled water can be used for the following:
- For drinking or preparing beverages
- For preparing baby food and baby bottles
- For washing and preparing food to be eaten raw (fruit, vegetables, etc.)
- For preparing food that doesn’t require long cooking (canned soup, dessert, etc.)
- For making ice cubes
- For brushing your teeth or rinsing your mouth
Officials are warning residents to dispose of ice cubes, food or beverages that were prepared with unboiled water after the advisory was issued.
Unboiled water can be used for the following activities:
- Washing dishes in hot water, making sure that you dry them well.
- Washing clothing.
- Taking a shower or a bath, ensuring that young children do not swallow any water
Any businesses or schools in the area are being asked to shut off any water fountains and to post notices in areas where water remains accessible.
The city is providing potable water for those who need it.
There are two temporary pick-up points:
- The corner of Workman and Bourget streets
- The corner of Notre Dame and Bourget streets
For more information, residents can call 311.
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