Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Halifax Region

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Halifax Region
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Halifax Water issued a boil water advisory for several communities in Halifax region after a power failure at a water treatment facility. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before consumption due to the possibility of unchlorinated water.

A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of the Halifax region after a power failure at a water treatment facility.

Halifax Water announced the advisory for Beaver Bank, Middle and Lower Sackville, Upper Hammonds Plains, Bedford, Fall River, Halifax, Timberlea, Spryfield and Herring Cove. The agency says there is a possibility of unchlorinated drinking water in the area covered by the notice. It says the water can still be used, however it should be boiled for at least one minute before it is used for drinking, preparing infant formula, making ice cubes or juices, washing fruits or vegetables, cooking, brushing teeth or any other activity requiring human consumption.

Halifax Water issued the advisory after a power interruption at the JD Kline Lake Water Treatment Facility.Los Angeles firefighters grapple with an aging water system not equipped for extreme wildfiresPitching in: Donating $20 million to promote fresh water conservation in CanadaPublic Health

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