Boil water advisories
Preventive boil water advisories protect public health when there is a potential risk of contaminated drinking water. This situation can occur during repair work on pipes in the water distribution system.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your understanding.
How are these advisories communicated?
In most instances, preventive boil water advisories concern only a few residences at a time. In this case, the public works team distributes a door hanger to all the residences concerned. It advises residents to boil their water for one minute before drinking it, until further notice. A new door hanger is distributed to indicate that the advisory has been lifted.
When a large area or the entire municipality is affected, the City uses its automated telephone alert system, which allows it to reach residents within a short period of time. To register for the system, To register for the system, simply fill in the online form on the Emergency Measures page.
What should I do if I receive a notice?
- Boil the water for at least 1 minute before drinking or using it, until the notice is lifted.
- You can also use bottled water.
- If the water is cloudy or smells of chlorine, run the cold tap water (ideally the bath water) until it becomes clear (± 30 minutes), especially before doing the laundry. If the color remains after running for more than 30 minutes, please inform the city of the situation.
Use boiled or bottled water for :
- Drinking
- Making beverages and juices
- Brushing your teeth
- Washing raw fruit and vegetables
- Preparing meals
- Making ice cubes
You can use tap water for :
- Washing dishes in hot water (dry thoroughly afterwards)
- Doing laundry
- Taking a shower or bath (be careful not to let young children swallow any water)
- Cooking foods that boil for a long time (soups, pasta, potatoes, etc.)
- And for other uses that don't require you to drink the water.
Follow these instructions until the City informs you that the water is safe to drink again.
Questions?
Contact the Public Works Office at 450 672-4444 or travauxpublics@saint-lambert.ca.