Precautionary Boil Water Advisory - 6e Avenue
Following the water main repair work carried out this morning on 6e Avenue, the City confirms that a precautionary boil water advisory is being issued for the targeted addresses mentionned below, until further notice.
This notice concerns the following addresses on 21e Avenue:
- Even-numbered numbers: 306 to 400;
- Odd-numbered numbers: 309 to 403;
- And numbers 397 to 405, Grand Boulevard.
What do you have to do?
During a boil water advisory, and until a notice to the contrary is issued, users of the aqueduct network who use tap water must first boil it at a rolling boil for one minute, or opt for bottled commercial water, for all the following uses:
- Drink and prepare a glass of water or beverages;
- Prepare bottles and baby food; Wash and prepare foods eaten raw (fruits, vegetables, etc.);
- Prepare foods that do not require prolonged cooking (canned soups, desserts, etc.);
- Make ice cubes*;
- Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth;
- Water pets.
*Throw away ice cubes (don't forget the refrigerator tanks), drinks and foods prepared with unboiled tap water if necessary.Water coming directly from the tap can still be used to:
- Prepare foods and dishes whose cooking requires prolonged boiling;
- Wash dishes in hot water with detergent, making sure to dry them thoroughly;
- Run the dishwasher, if it is set to the hottest cycle; Wash clothes and take a shower or bath.
- For young children, make sure they do not ingest water while bathing or wash them with a washcloth.
If you have a water treatment device at your residence, you must apply the measures indicated above, unless it is a domestic purifier designed to disinfect water. Devices such as softeners are generally ineffective in eliminating microorganisms.
Schools, businesses, businesses and institutions served
Inform your customers that the water is unfit for consumption, close the water fountains and post the information in places where water remains available.
Cloudy, rusty water
You may experience problems with cloudy or rusty water during the work period. In this case, we recommend that you let the cold water run for around ten minutes, preferably in the bathtub. If your clothes have been soiled, we suggest using a stain remover which should be used immediately after washing, before the clothes are dried.
For any questions about the advisory, contact Technical Services at 514-453-1751, extension 244.