End of the preventive boil-water advisory in Montréal-Nord borough

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Montréal has lifted the preventive boil-water advisory in Montréal-Nord borough, except for Avenue Gervais, between Rue de Charleroi and Boulevard Industriel. The preventive boil-water advisory had been issued on August 20, due to reduced pressure caused by the manipulation of the water pipe system. 

Water tests conducted during the past few hours show that the situation is back to normal in the area.

The urban agglomeration has the certainty that drinking water quality meets all regulatory requirements. It is thus no longer necessary to boil water prior to consumption.

Necessary precautions:

• Turn on cold water taps and let the water run for a few minutes prior to consumption.
• The same is necessary with all outdoor taps, hoses and drinking fountains.
• Empty, wash and disinfect coffee machines and ice-making machines.
• Change the filters if you have a water treatment or filtration system (pitcher, faucet filter or under-sink filter, refrigerator water dispenser, etc.) by following the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Hot water tanks do not need to be emptied.

For more information regarding this advisory, citizens may contact the city by dialing 311, or go to https://montreal.ca/en/articles/boil-water-advisory-6648. The urban agglomeration of Montréal would like to thank you for your understanding.

SOURCE Ville de Montréal

Information: Direction des affaires publiques et du protocole, Ville de Montréal, [email protected]