Lepage Subdivision - Boil Water Advisory
Update: August 16, 2019:
Please be advised that on this 16th day of August, 2019 the Penetanguishene Water Division, with direction from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has LIFTED the BOIL WATER ADVISORY for all homes serviced by the Lepage Drive Subdivision in Penetanguishene.
The bacteriological samples which were collected on August 14th, 2019 were tested and found clear of any potential contaminants. Therefore the Boil Water Advisory was lifted by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on August 16th, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
We thank you for your patience during the events which resulted in the Boil Water Advisory being issued.
Given to: All residents living in the Lepage Drive Subdivision.\
Given by: Moe Lefaive, C.Tech, Chief Water Operator/Overall Responsible Operator
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The Town of Penetanguishene Water Division would like to advise residents that due to an adverse distribution system drinking water sample collected on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 at the Lepage Subdivision in Penetanguishene, residents of the Lepage Subdivision are being advised to boil their water. This is a precautionary measure while the Town of Penetanguishene collects additional samples and completes the necessary bacteriological testing.
The Town of Penetanguishene has been issued a boil water advisory for the Lepage Subdivision by the local Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The advisory remains in effect until further notice. It will be lifted once the safety of the water has been confirmed by laboratory tests.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is responsible for issuing water advisories and as such the Town of Penetanguishene is working cooperatively with them throughout this process.
Residents should use an alternate water supply or boil their water at a rolling boil for a least one minute before drinking, gargling, brushing teeth or rinsing their mouth; making baby food or formula; washing dishes; washing fruits, vegetable and other food; or making any meals, drink or ice.
For more information about boil water advisories, visit www.smdhu.org/boilwater or call 705-721-7520.
If you have any questions regarding this Boil Water Advisory, please contact the undersigned at 705-549-2606 or via email at mlefaive@penetanguishene.ca
Regards,
Moe Lefaive
Chief Water Operator