Boil water advisory for the Saint-Hubert and Vieux-Longueuil boroughs as well as for the municipalities of Boucherville and Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

Do not use tap water without bringing it to a rolling boil for at least one minute

LONGUEUIL, QC, Sept. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - 4:15 p.m. - Ville de Longueuil has issued a boil water advisory for the Saint-Hubert and Vieux-Longueuil boroughs as well as for the municipalities of Boucherville and Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. This measure is necessary due to laboratory results which indicates the presence of E. Coli bacteria in the water mains.

What must you do?

You must use tap water that has previously been boiled to a rolling boil for one minute, or bottled water, for all of the following uses until an advisory to the contrary is issued:

• To drink and prepare beverages;
• To prepare baby bottles and baby food;
• To wash and prepare raw food (fruits, vegetables, etc.);
• To prepare foods that do not require extended cooking time (canned soups, desserts, etc.);
• To make ice cubes;
• To brush your teeth and rinse your mouth;
• To provide drinking water to pets.

Throw away ice cubes (don't forget the refrigerator tanks), beverages and food prepared on August 31, 2023 with unboiled tap water.

You can use tap water directly to:

• Prepare foods and dishes that require prolonged boiling for cooking;
• Wash dishes in hot water with detergent, making sure to dry them well;
• Run the dishwasher on the hottest cycle;
• Wash clothes and take a shower or bath. For young children, make sure they do not swallow any water while bathing or use a washcloth to wash them.

If your home is equipped with a water treatment device, you must follow the above steps unless it is a household water purifier designed to disinfect the water. Devices such as water softeners are generally ineffective at removing microorganisms.

Serviced schools, enterprises, businesses and institutions

Turn off all water fountains and post notices near other taps where water is still available.

For more information on these instructions, please consult the website of the ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs:
http://www.mddelcc.gouv.qc.ca/eau/potable/avisebullition/faq.htm (French only).

We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause and thank you for your understanding. The City of Longueuil is currently taking all measures at its disposal to determine the source of the problem and to correct it.

To follow the evolution of the situation, consult longueuil.quebec and follow us on social media.

SOURCE Ville de Longueuil

Direction des communications et des affaires publiques, Ville de Longueuil, Téléphone : 450 463-7270, [email protected], longueuil.quebec