**UPDATE: The precautionary boil-water advisory was lifted on Aug. 17, 2021 by the Municipality of South Dundas. Tests indicate the water is potable and safe to drink.**
THE COUNTIES, Ontario - The Municipality of South Dundas wishes to advise all residents in the Village of Morrisburg to boil their tap water prior to use as a precautionary measure, due to a low-pressure event which occurred in the drinking water system overnight. This PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect until further notice.
To avoid possible illness, you must bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Let the water cool down before using or drinking. Boiling the water will kill any harmful microorganisms that could be present in the water.
Until further notice, use boiled water or an alternate source of safe drinking water (such as bottled water) for:
- drinking
- making ice cubes, juices, or other mixes
- preparing baby food or infant formula
- preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables
- gargling or brushing teeth or dentures
Hand Washing
- Wash hands with bottled water, or boiled then cooled water.
- If using non-boiled tap water, wash hands with liquid soap and dry thoroughly. Then rinse/sanitize using one of two solutions:
- Alcohol-based hand disinfectant containing more than 70% alcohol, or
- Mild bleach solution (see below for instructions).
Bathing
- Toddlers and young children should not take baths or showers as they are likely to ingest water. Give sponge baths instead.
- Adults, teens, and older children can safely take showers.
Washing and Cleaning
- Dishes, cutting boards and countertops can be washed with soap and water and then disinfected with a strong bleach solution (see below for instructions).
- Laundry can be done as usual.
Contact your doctor if you experience ongoing symptoms of nausea, cramps, diarrhea, jaundice, headache, or severe fatigue.
Instructions To Make Mild Bleach Solution
- Place 1 tsp of liquid household bleach in 4.5 L of water.
- Mix and let stand for at least 15 minutes before using.
- The mixture can be transferred to smaller clean containers for use.
- Label the containers as follows: “MILD BLEACH SOLUTION – DO NOT DRINK.”
Strong Bleach Solution (use to disinfect dishes, cutting boards and countertops)
- Place 1 tsp of liquid household bleach in 3 cups of water.
- Mix and let stand for at least 15 minutes before using.
- The mixture can be transferred to smaller clean containers for use.
- Label the containers as follows: “STRONG BLEACH SOLUTION – DO NOT DRINK.”Do not drink bleach solution.
Do not store bleach solution in empty water bottles.
Keep out of reach of children.
For more information, please contact the Municipality of South Dundas Office (613) 543-2673 or the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (1-800-267-7120)