Why is there a boil water advisory in Dartmouth?

A boil water advisory is in effect due to emergency repairs on a water main on Waverley Road.

Which Dartmouth communities are affected by the boil water advisory?

Affected communities include Waverley Road, Spider Lake, Port Wallace, and others listed by Halifax Water.

How long should I boil water during the Dartmouth advisory?

Water should be boiled for at least one minute before use for drinking, cooking, or hygiene.

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Dartmouth Water Advisory: Boil Before Use

7 Dec

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Summary

Boil water advisory issued for specific Dartmouth communities.
Emergency repairs to a water main occurred on Saturday night.
Residents who lost water after 1 p.m. on Dec 6 must boil water.

Communities in and around Dartmouth are currently under a precautionary boil water advisory, impacting areas such as Waverley Road, Spider Lake, and Port Wallace. The advisory was issued after Halifax Water conducted emergency repairs on a water main situated on Waverley Road this past Saturday evening.

Hailfax Water stated that residents who experienced a loss of water supply after 1 p.m. on December 6 are advised to boil their water before consumption. They also recommend running discolored water until it runs clear. All water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, preparing infant formula, washing produce, or brushing teeth should be boiled for at least one minute.

These measures are being taken as a precaution after consultations with the Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (NSECC) and the Medical Officer of Health. Halifax Water is continuing to monitor the water quality and the situation closely to ensure public safety.

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