Boil water advisory in place for parts of Chatham-Kent following water pressure loss
Water should be brought to a full boil for at least a minute, says Chatham-Kent Public Health
Residents in parts of Chatham-Kent are being advised to boil their water before consumption. The advisory applies to people in Mitchell's Bay, Grande Pointe and Bass Haven.
Chatham-Kent Public Health issued the advisory as a precautionary measure after a loss of pressure in the system. It will remain in effect until further testing confirms the water is safe to drink.
The advisory applies to the following locations:
Mitchell's Bay
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Winterline Road.
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Bay Line up to and including the community of Mitchell's Bay.
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Winterline Road north of Mitchell's Bay, including Haven Line and Bassette Line.
Grande Pointe
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.7219 St. Philippes Line and properties west up to the intersection of St. Philippes Line and Winterline Road
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7142 and 7143 St. Philippes Line and properties west up to 25658 Jacob Road.
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Jacob Road south of St. Philippes Line to 25507 Jacob Road.
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Big Pointe Road north of St. Philippes Line up to 6481 Mallard Line.
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All customers on municipal water north of St. Philippes Line and Winterline Road, including 7255 Marsh Line and 7202 Angler Line.
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Angler Line west of Winterline Road up to and including North Waterfront Res, Richmond Road and North Street.
Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Chatham-Kent Public Health's acting medical officer of health, is advising residents to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, making infant formula, preparing food, brushing teeth or making ice. Alternatively, bottled water from a safe source can be used.
A pressure drop can increase the risk of contamination in the water supply. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to stay informed through Chatham-Kent Public Health's website. Anyone with questions should contact the health unit's environmental health department at 519-258-2146 ext. 4475 from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.