A boil water advisory issued on Tuesday in Tilbury has now expanded into Wheatley.
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit officials say based on updated information provided by the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission about the areas affected, the boil water advisory has been expanded to include all users on the Wheatley Drinking Water System.
This includes the Town of Wheatley and the surrounding areas between Tilbury and Wheatley west of Grove Road extending into Essex County.
“The boil water advisory is due to elevated bacteria counts in the treated water,” Public Health officials stated.
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Colby, is advising residents in the affected area to bring 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 raw foods and making ice.
“This advisory measure will remain in effect until the Health Unit receives good results from two consecutive sets of samples taken a minimum of 24 hours apart,” Public Health officials stated.
Pre-recorded updates can be obtained by calling 519-436-3249.
A rescind notice will follow when the boil water advisory has been lifted.
