Boil Water Advisory Reminder for Whale Cove

The Department of Health is reminding all residents of Whale Cove to continue to boil their water before consumption until further notice.
During a boil water advisory, all water for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil
for a minimum of one full minute. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
It is essential that all water be boiled for the following uses:
• Drinking.
• Preparing infant formulas.
• Preparing juices, and ice cubes.
• Washing fruits and vegetables.
• Cooking.
• Brushing of teeth.
Water can be boiled either in a pot or kettle on a stove or an electric kettle without an
automatic shut-off.
It is not necessary to boil water used for anything other than the above list.
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