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Boil Your Water

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF_________________ As of ___________________the community water supply is not safe to drink.

Please read this notice for important health and safety information!

Any water that is going to touch your mouth must have been boiled. Cool water before using.

People using the community water supply must boil their water first.

• Water must be brought to a full boil for at least one full minute if you are going to use it for any of the following: drinking; cooking; making juice, drinks or infant formula; brushing teeth or soaking dentures; washing fruit and vegetables; making soup, tea or coffee and making ice cubes.
• DO NOT drink water from a public drinking fountain. It has not been boiled and it is not safe.
• DO NOT bathe infants or toddlers in any water. They may accidentally swallow the water. It is recommended that you sponge bathe infants and toddlers during the Boil Water Advisory.

If you or anyone you know becomes ill with diarrhea or stomach pains, seek medical care immediately.

Boil your water until you receive official notice that this is no longer required.

Use water that has been boiled for:

• Drinking
• Cooking
• Making juice, drinks or infant formula
• Brushing teeth or soaking dentures
• Washing fruit and vegetables
• Making soup, tea or coffee
• Making ice cubes

You can continue to use regular tap water for:

• Hand washing
• Washing dishes
• Bathing, except infants and toddlers
• Laundry

For additional information, contact your Health Centre and/or Chief and Council