There is a boil water advisory in effect in an area of Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough.
The City of Montreal said that those living on Guy Street between Saint-Jacques and Saint-Antoine streets and on Wrexham Avenue should not drink tap water without boiling it for a full minute.
The city said an advisory will be issued when the situation returns to normal.
In addition to drinking, boiled water should be used for the following:
- preparing bottles and food for babiesrinsing and preparing food that will be eaten raw (fruit, vegetables, etc.)
- preparing food that does not require prolonged cooking (canned soup, dessert, etc.)
- preparing ice cubes
- brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth
- giving your pets drinking water.
Unboiled tap water is fine for washing dishes in hot water, washing clothes or taking a shower or bath.
The city reminds that water should be boiled even if a home filtering device is installed. In addition, schools, businesses and institutions in the ares should shut off water fountains and make annoucements about the state of the water.
Those with health-related question can call 811.
