Updated May 31 at 9:30 p.m.
The Sudbury & District Health Unit has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Saturday, May 28, 2016, for residents of Foleyet who draw their water from the municipal water system.
The Health Unit issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system. The water has been tested to ensure its safety.
“The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in the Health Unit’s Environmental Health Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.”
What to do after a drinking water advisory is lifted and before using the water:
- Run cold water faucets for five minutes or until the water runs clear.
- Run drinking fountains for five minutes before using the water or until the water runs clear.
- Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.
- Drain and refill hot water heaters.
- Large-volume users (for example, schools) may need to run cold water taps for a longer period of time on first use.
- To get rid of sediment, screens should be removed, rinsed and put back in place.
For more information, phone the Sudbury & District Health Unit at 705-522-9200, ext. 398, toll-free 1-866-522-9200 or visit www.sdhu.com.
Original story:
The Sudbury and District Health Unit has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of Foleyet who draw their water from the municipal water system.
The drinking water advisory was issued due to a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system. Once pressure is restored, water samples must be taken to ensure the safety of the water supply.
A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should not be using it for drinking, making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruit and vegetables; or brushing teeth. Boiling the water may not make it safe for drinking. For these purposes, water from an alternate source, such as bottled water, should be used. The water may be used for laundry and bathing (excluding small children).
Residents should not use the water for human consumption until advised otherwise by the Health Unit.
“Until bacteriological testing of the drinking water indicates a safe supply, the drinking water advisory will remain in effect,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in the Health Unit’s environmental health Ddvision.
Health Unit staff will continue to monitor the situation. The health will notify the municipality when the drinking water advisory is lifted and residents will be advised.
For more information, please call the Sudbury & District Health Unit at 705-522-9200, ext. 398, or visit www.sdhu.com.
