A water main repair on April 8, 2024, has led to the loss of water pressure in a portion of the Boissevain distribution system [west of Rae St].

Distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to the affected area to ensure public health protection.

Section 17(2) of The Drinking Water Safety Act states that: A boil water advisory may be issued by the director or a drinking water officer, without Medical Officer of Health consultation if the person issuing the advisory reasonably believes that water from a water system is or may be unsafe for domestic purposes unless it is boiled, or otherwise disinfected and public health would be better protected by quickly issuing an advisory.

Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for:

  • • Drinking and ice making
  • • Preparing beverages, such as infant formula
  • • Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables
  • • Brushing teeth It is not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes.

Adults and older children that are able to avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower. Young children should be sponge bathed. If boiling is not practical, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used for consumptive purposes; i.e. bottled water.

Copies of the following Fact Sheets should be made available to the public:

• Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #1 – Boil Water Advisory For Drinking Water Only Office of Drinking Water 1129 Queens Ave, Brandon, MB R7A 1L9 T 204-724-0685 Nnamdi.komlandodoh@gov.mb.ca www.manitoba.ca/drinkingwater

• Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #3 – Boil Water Advisory for Commercial/Public Facilities Fact sheets can be obtained from your Regional Drinking Water Officer, or are available at www.manitoba.ca/drinkingwater.

For all Fact Sheets please visit the Boissevain-Morton Municipal website, or click HERE!

This Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the following actions are taken:

• The water main repair has been completed;

• There has been sufficient time or flushing following restoration of water services to ensure that any remaining water in the distribution system has been eliminated;

• One set of bacteriological tests, including a minimum of three distribution samples from the affected area, meet regulatory standards; and;

• Comply with any other directives issued by the Office of Drinking Water or Medical Officer of Health.

Once the above conditions are met to the satisfaction of the Medical Officer of Health the advisory will be rescinded.

The Office of Drinking Water needs to be contacted to confirm rescind conditions have been met prior to removing notices.

At that time you will be issued a rescind letter to give notice to all water users that the conditions that led to the issuance of the advisory have been successfully addressed, the advisory has been rescinded and the water is safe for consumption.