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Urgent: Baie-Comeau Advises No Tap Water Use
13 Nov
Summary
- Residents of Baie-Comeau were advised to stop using tap water immediately.
- High chlorine levels were detected due to an issue at the local water treatment plant.
- The city will provide an update on its Facebook page at 7 p.m.
The City of Baie-Comeau, Quebec, issued a critical advisory Thursday evening, instructing residents to immediately stop using tap water until further notice. This directive comes after the detection of elevated chlorine levels in the municipal water supply.
The elevated chlorine levels are attributed to a recent issue encountered at the local water treatment facility. Consequently, all tap water is now deemed unsafe for consumption and use, including for cooking, drinking, and personal hygiene.
City officials emphasized that boiling the water does not render it safe for use. The advisory also extends to pets, who should not be given tap water. Residents are advised to use only bottled water for all needs. Further updates will be provided at 7 p.m. via the municipality's official Facebook page.
