Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac under precautionary boil water advisory

A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac.

City officials confirmed the measure after a power outage at the water treatment plant.

The advisory is in effect until further notice.

Residents are being asked to boil their water vigorously for at least one minute before consuming it.

“Our teams are working actively to restore the situation as quickly as possible,” the city notes.

Use only boiled or bottled water for:

• drinking;
• preparing food;
• brushing teeth;
• washing fruits and vegetables;
• preparing baby bottles and infant food.

Water can be used without boiling for:

• laundry;
• washing dishes (if they are thoroughly dried);
• showering or bathing.

Residents are encouraged to register on the city’s citizen portal to receive rapid notifications in case of emergency.