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WATER ADVISORY WRAP-UP
2018/10/4 12:00 pm
Québec Advisory Map
In Québec, A BWA (Boil Water Advisory) has been issued to the Town of Amos; this is the 3rd such advisory issued. The exact cause
of these advisories is not stated however on the town website, it does state that further water quality analysis is being conducted. It also informs residents that the mayor will be holding a meeting today (Oct 4) to provide an update on the current water situation.
In the municipality of Rouyn-Noranda, a partial BWA was issued due to an electrical break. This advisory follows another issued the
previous day in another sector of the community, due to reservoir maintenance or repairs. A BWA has also been issued to the Marché du Lac
Long (grocery/market) in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts; the advisory reason was not stated. Previously issued BWAs in the
municipalities of Saint-Constant and Sainte-Adèle have been rescinded.
Ontario Advisory Map
In Ontario, the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit has issued a SDWS (Small Drinking Water System) precautionary advisory to Community
Living Owen Sound.
The Durham Region website provides notification that "October 10 has been proclaimed as Imagine a Day Without Water. The campaign
is part of a nationwide day of education and advocacy to recognize the true value of water. Organized by The Value of Water Coalition, the
campaign aims to raise awareness about the challenges we face when our water infrastructure fails, and to highlight the innovative solutions to
these challenges that are being implemented in communities nationwide."
Newfoundland Advisory Map
In Newfoundland, a BWA was issued to Trout River (Feeder Brook) due to distribution system maintenance or repairs.
British Columbia Advisory Map
In British Columbia, a BWN (Boil Water Notice) was issued to Camp Potlach Water System (Squamish) due to non compliance with
potable water quality standards, and insufficient water treatment. Previously issued BWNs to Pritchard Water Service
(Thompson-Nicola Regional District) and Upper Fintry-Shalal Rd-Valley of the Sun Water System (Regional District Central Okanagan)
were rescinded.
Saskatchewan Advisory Map
In Saskatchewan, although no new advisories were issued since yesterday, a number have been lifted, including those to the Village of
Conquest, the Town of Leader (there remains another PDWA in effect in Leader), Town of Naicam, Town of Nokomis, Northern Hamlet of Weyakwin,
and the Town of Strasbourg.
Nunavut Advisory Map
In Nunavut, a previously issued partial BWA in Rankin Inlet has been lifted.
Manitoba Advisory Map
In Manitoba, a BWA was issued to Victoria Beach Public Water System. This advisory has been categorized as long-term.
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