Carbonear issues boil water advisory

Some residents are experiencing discoloration. Carbonear, NL.

The Town of Carbonear has issued a boil water advisory effective immediately after problems with the chlorination system.

Residents are advised to bring water that they might ingest to a rigorous rolling boil for one minute.

Boil water that is used for:

• drinking

• brushing teeth

• making ice

• making infant formula/cereal

• cooking

• washing fruits and vegetables

• coffee/tea & other hot drinks

• making juice from concentrate and other powders

If using a home water treatment unit (e.g.filter), please read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

This advisory will be in effect until further notice.