Foleyet water advisory lifted: Here's what you need to know before drinking it
The drinking water advisory that was in place for all residents of the Town of Foleyet since Friday has been lifted.
The advisory was issued because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system.
Public Health Sudbury & District (PHSD) said laboratory testing confirms the water is once again safe for drinking.
“The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” Burgess Hawkins, a manager in the Health Protection Division, said.
“Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.”
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Before grabbing a glass of water or brushing your teeth, the health unit recommends running faucets for at least five minutes.
If it doesn't run clear, contact the health unit.
Other recommendations include:
- Water softeners: run 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, faucet screens should be removed, rinsed and put back in place.
Any facilities that closed because of the water advisory can reopen and take the necessary precautions.
For more information, please contact PHSD.
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