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Town of Churchill under boil water advisory

Churchill residents are being told to boil their drinking water. Global News / File

The Town of Churchill, Man. has been placed under a boil water advisory because of poorly treated water in the distribution system.

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The advisory was issued Thursday afternoon by the Manitoba Medical Officer of Health and the Office of Drinking Water.

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The province is asking residents to bring water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before it is used for drinking, ice making, preparing beverages and food, and brushing teeth.

The advisory will remain in effect until the water no longer presents a risk to public health.

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