A boil water advisory issued by public health following a water main break earlier this week has been lifted for all Trenton water customers, including Murray Ward, Carrying Place, Prince Edward Estates, Kingfisher Cove and Carrying Place/Consecon, says the City of Quinte West.
In an afternoon update Saturday, Feb. 8, the city confirmed the advisory issued Feb. 6 had been lifted.
“Test results confirm that the city’s water supply meets or exceeds the provincial water quality standards,” said the city, in its latest update. “Residents and businesses may resume normal use of the drinking water supply.”
However, a do not consume advisory issued by 8 Wing/CFB Trenton on Feb. 7 remains in effect for the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton area only, reads a release from the city.
This notice applies to anyone living or working within the boundaries of CFB Trenton. Those impacted by the do not consume advisory should follow 8 Wing/CFB Trenton communications for updates, reiterated city officials.
After a boil water advisory is lifted, the city highlighted that public health guidelines recommend those in affected areas do the following before resuming normal use of water:
Run cold water faucets for one minute before using water.
Run drinking fountains for one minute before using the water.
Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.
Drain and refill hot water heaters set below 45°C (the normal setting is 60°C.)
Bulk water filling services have returned to normal at all Quinte West bulk water stations. The City of Quinte West has ended its water conservation notice for residents in the affected areas, added officials.
As previously reported, the advisory originally went in effect the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 6 in response to damage accidentally caused to a water main in Trenton by construction contractors doing work in the area, according to the city.
Water service was subsequently restored; however, the city was waiting on public health to give the green light in line with provincial requirements.
Throughout the advisory, the city noted notifications and updates were delivered online via the city’s websites and social media channels, via email through the city’s e-newsletter subscribers and by phone call to impacted Trenton water customers. The city continues to encourage residents to sign up for the city’s e-newsletters to stay connected to their community and for important updates.
“We would like to thank the public for their patience during this situation,” added staff.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
