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It is recommended to boil water for at least one minute before consuming it. (Archive photo)
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Some of the citizens of Drummondville will have to deal with a boil water advisory for at least 72 hours. The notice concerns residents north of Highway 20, the quadrangle between Janellw and Cormier streets and Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham.
According to the City of Drummondville, the situation is due to a water main break. It is therefore necessary to boil the water for at least one minute before consuming it.
Indeed, the work in progress may allow the infiltration of microorganisms dangerous to health.
explains the City in a public notice.
However, it is not necessary to boil water to wash dishes, wash clothes, take a shower – making sure that young children do not swallow water -, or even to cook meals. which require long cooking.
The City of Drummondville ensures that several tests will be carried out to assess the quality of the water.
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