A boil water advisory is in place for consumers on the Chatham-Kent Municipal Water Supply serviced by the South Drinking Water System in Chatham-Kent.
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Colby, is advising consumers to bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to using it for domestic purposes, which includes: drinking, making infant formula and juice, brushing teeth, washing foods and making ice.
The reason for the boil water advisory is due to a loss of pressure in the drinking water system, Municipal officials stated.
The impacted area includes the communities of Blenheim, Charing Cross, Erie Beach, Merlin, Port Alma, Rondeau Bay Estates, Shrewsbury, and South Buxton.
Specifically, Public Health Unit officials say the advisory is for consumers on the Chatham-Kent Municipal Water Supply south of the 401 from Kent Bridge Road (including Rose Beach Line, Wildwood Park, Sandytown, Bates Subdivision, and Rondeau Provincial Park) to King & Whittle and Coatsworth Line, north of the 401 on McDougall Line and a portion of Merlin Road, Charing Cross Road to the English Side Road/7th Line and the Doyle Side Road.
A water distribution map with affected areas outlined in red, can be seen below:
This advisory measure is in place until the Health Unit receives good results from two consecutive sets of samples taken a minimum of 24 hours apart.
Pre-recorded updates can be obtained by calling 519-436-3249.
So…what areas are covered South Drinking Water System.?
I read only one specific area is Blenheim – but it said “Blenheim etc.” …
The impacted area includes the communities of Blenheim, Charing Cross, Erie Beach, Merlin, Port Alma, Rondeau Bay Estates, Shrewsbury, and South Buxton.