A Drinking Water Advisory is currently affecting a portion of the City of Melville.
Residents and water users in the area of 300-block of Seventh Avenue East and 599 Scotia Street are being advised to boil all water for consumption, including for drinking, as well as other instances in which water may be ingested, such as brushing teeth, soaking false teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, for food and drink that will not be heated, and for ice cubes. for at least one minute prior to use.
As well, residents should:
– NOT use water for washing dishes, unless the water has been boiled or the dishes are sanitized in another fashion. Washed dishes and utensils can be soaked in a bleach solution (approximately 2 tablespoons of bleach per gallon or 10 millilitres of bleach per litre of water) for at least two minutes after being washed, to kill any bacteria which may be present. NOTE: DO NOT MIX BLEACH WITH SOAPS OR DETERGENTS.
– Ensure that younger children and infants are sponge bathed.
– Consult with your physician if you have cuts or rashes that are sever, before using the water.
Also, in a release, the City notes that under most circumstances, there is no need to boil water for other household purposes. Adults, adolescents and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water, but should AVOID swallowing the water. Laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine.
The advisory is in place, due to a water main break at the intersection of Seventh Avenue East and Prince Edward Street, and the water will be turned off temporarily, in order to complete repairs.
The City hopes to have the water back on as soon as possible, the advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
For more information, call the City at 306-728-6840, the Water Security Agency at 306-533-2136, or the Sunrise Health Region, at 306-786-0600.
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