A preventive boil water advisory is in effect for the entire Montreal North borough.
Issued by the city, the advisory was sent out following a drop in pressure caused by a manipulation on the water supply network.
“Agglomeration teams are currently mobilized on site,” said the city in a press release on Tuesday afternoon. “To repair the pipe.”
“The area affected by this boil water advisory is the entire borough of Montreal North,” added the city. “Residents in areas affected by the boil water advisory must boil water for at least one minute before consuming it or using it to brush their teeth.”
Unboiled drinking water, they explained, can be used for personal care or other household purposes.
“As soon as the situation has returned to normal,” they said. “A return to normal notice will be issued.”
For more information, visit montreal.ca or contact 311.