Late this afternoon, a watermain break occurred in the Sun Rivers water system. Crews were able to repair the break quickly, but regrettably, customers in the Belmonte neighbourhood will be under a Precautionary Boil Water Notice due to the localized depressurization of the water system.
Precautionary Boil Water Notices are put in place when contaminants could enter the water system, but boiling will effectively remove them.
This Notice will be in place until testing determines that water remains safe to drink.
We apologize for this inconvenience and greatly appreciate your patience.
Precautions During a Boil Water Notice
During a Boil Water Notice, tap water used for the following purposes should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute prior to use.
- Drinking and ice cubes
- Liquids or food (e.g. tea or soup) that will not be boiled for at least one (1) minute
- Washing fruits and vegetables being eaten raw
- Brushing teeth or cleaning dental and medical appliances
- Preparing baby food and infant formula
- Bathing infants
Adults, adolescents, and older children may shower, bathe, or wash using tap water, but should avoid swallowing water. It’s recommended to sponge bathe infants if using tap water. Tap water may be used for dishes washed by machine but add bleach to water used for dishes washed by hand. Water used for other household purposes does not need to be boiled.
This Notice will be rescinded once the water has been demonstrated safe to drink. Please check this News & Notices page for updates. Should you have questions, please contact Corix Customer Care.