Advisory for Thornhill, British Columbia

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Thornhill

Type: Boil Water  -  Inactive

Issued: 10/10/2017

Details:

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) advises the public that the water supply 
in Lower Thornhill, Upper Thornhill, Queensway and Coppermountain is suspected to be contaminated 
and may not be safe for human consumption.

Due to the presence of coliforms in multiple water samples, from multiple locations
within the Thornhill Communtiy Water System.

In order to ensure safety of the water, all water must be boiled rapidly for at least one minute 
and then cooled prior to being used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing food.