Reminder: Boil water advisory for Whale Cove

Press Release

October 13, 2016

Public Health Advisory

Reminder: Boil water advisory for Whale Cove

The Department of Health is reminding residents of Whale Cove that the boil water advisory is still in effect. .

This is a precautionary measure based on unacceptable levels of total coliform bacteria in the water system. The Department of Health continues to work with the Department of Community and Government Services to investigate this matter.

During a boil water advisory, all water for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one full minute.

It is essential that all water be boiled for the following uses:

• drinking
• preparing infant formulas
• preparing juices and ice cubes
• washing fruits and vegetables
• cooking
• brushing of teeth

Water can be boiled either in a pot or kettle on a stove, or in an electric kettle without an automatic shut-off.

It is not necessary to boil water for bathing, washing dishes or doing laundry.

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Media Contact:

Ron Wassink
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5710
rwassink@gov.nu.ca

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