A boil water advisory has been issued for sections of Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève, including Terrasse Pagé, Terrasse Martin and Croissant Barabé.
Residents are being asked to not use tap water without bringing it to a full boil for at least one minute.
This includes drinking, cooking, making ice, giving water to pets and brushing teeth.
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All other uses, like bathing and washing clothes, are safe, according to a statement issued by the city.
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“The preventive boil water advisory is still in effect and the temporary street closure maintained, the time for our teams to finalize the cleaning of the premises,” a statement read.
Borough officials say the order is being issued as a precaution after a leak in an underground aqueduct.
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The city says the water main break that occurred late afternoon Tuesday has since been repaired.
A second water leak occurred on Boivin Street.
The city says it does not anticipate a complete water shutoff at this time, although it may be necessary later, depending on the excavation and the complexity of the repairs required.
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