A boil water advisory is in effect for some parts of Dryden.
A number of residents living Davis Street, Birch Street and parts of Riverview Drive are asked to boil their water for at least one minute.
The notice follows a pair of water main breaks over the weekend.
The advisory is in effect until further notice.
For a complete list of homes that fall under the advisory, visit the news section at ckdr.net.
Other areas impacted:
57 Wood Street
206,207,211,219 Birch Ave
2,5,7,11,17,19, 49,52,53,54,55,56,59,60,63,64,69,70 and 72 Davis Street.
Boiling removes harmful bacteria in the water that may cause illness. Once boiled the water can be stored in the refrigerator in a clean food safe container and should be used for other activities where it may be ingested, including:
1. brushing teeth or soaking false teeth
2. washing fruits and vegetables
3. adding to uncooked food or drink
4. ice cubes
5. water for pets
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE REASONS FOR OR THE LENGTH OF THIS ADVISORY CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS AT 223-2367
For information regarding how to care for your family or continue running your business during a Boil Water Advisory, contact a Public Health Inspector at your local Northwestern Health Unit:
KENORA:
807-468-3147 OR 1-800-830-5978
DRYDEN:
807-223-3301 OR 1-888-404-4231
FORT FRANCES:
807-274-9827 OR 1-800-461-3348
