Drinking Water Advisories
Do Not Use Notice
A Do Not Use notice is issued when there is an imminent risk that the drinking water will cause illness even if the water is boiled. We recommend not using the water for any purposes except:
- Flushing toilets
Boil Water Notice
A boil water notice is issued when a health risk is determined in the drinking water source. We recommend boiling the water for a minimum of 1 minute when used for:
- Drinking
- Cooking (if not boiled)
- Brushing teeth
- Washing dishes
- Washing fruits & vegetables to be eaten raw
Other treatment options:
- Add two drops of household bleach per one litre warm water (double dose for cold water), shake, and allow to stand for 30 minutes before using.
- Add chlorine or iodine tablets and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
