Pointe-Claire water main break floods streets, boil water advisory in effect

A water main break in Pointe-Claire, in Montreal’s West Island, has caused significant flooding on several streets.

“Our teams are working hard to repair a water main break on a 14” pipe, which caused flooding in some homes,” the city stated.

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The water supply on Victoria Avenue has been shut off and a boil water advisory has been issued for area residents.

The area surrounding the Pointe-Claire Curling Club and the Hermitage Park neighbourhood has been affected.

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Several homes on Brunet Avenue, perpendicular to Lakeshore Drive, which runs along the water, have also been flooded.

WATCH: A water main break in Pointe-Claire has caused significant flooding on several streets.

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Lakeshore Drive between Victoria and Bowling Green avenues has been reopened to traffic.