Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for the residents of Foleyet, said a news release issued Sunday.
A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should not use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruits and vegetables; or brushing teeth.
Boiling the water may not make it safe for drinking.
Bottled water used for making infant formula must still be boiled.
The water can be used for laundry and bathing (excluding small children who could swallow the water).
Although the Town of Foleyet has re-established the water supply, which was interrupted due to loss of pressure as a result of a power outage, residents should not use the water for human consumption until advised otherwise by the public health unit.
“Until bacteriological testing of the drinking water indicates a safe supply, the drinking water advisory will remain in effect as a precaution.” Public Health staff will continue to monitor the situation.
Public Health will notify the municipality when the drinking water advisory is lifted and residents will be advised, said the release.
For more information, call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705-522-9200, ext.
398 (toll-free 1-866-522-9200) or visit www.phsd.ca.