Due to high turbidity levels the municipal water in Municipal District of St. Stephen may be unsafe to drink and could cause serious illness.
This alert will remain in effect until the issue is resolved but is expected to end January 2.
“A boil water advisory has been ordered by the Department of Health on the Municipal District of St. Stephen Drinking Water Utility. During a boil water advisory it is important that all water destined for drinking, preparing infant formulas and juices, making ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and dental hygiene be held at a rolling boil for 1 minute. Unless advised differently by the Department of Health, under most circumstances it is not necessary to boil water for household or other personal hygiene purposes. Adults, adolescents and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water but should avoid swallowing the water. Toddlers and infants should be sponge bathed and caregivers need to ensure no water is drunk or swallowed. Dishes and laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine, unless advised differently by a Department of Health representative.”
Another update will be provided within 48 hours.
