Boil water order issued for Moncton neighbourhood

A boil water advisory is in effect for part of Moncton. An undated photo of a running water faucet. (File photo/CTV News)

A boil water order has been issued for Elmwood Drive in Moncton, N.B.

It specifically affects those on Elmwood Drive, north of the Trans-Canada Highway as well as Granite Drive, Royal Oaks Subdivision, and civic addresses including and above 759 Elmwood Dr.

The City of Moncton is advising people at these locations to boil their water for at least one minute before consuming.

According to a news release from the City of Moncton, the order was issued as a result of high water flows from ongoing fire suppression efforts in the area that has resulted in high turbidity levels.

“Contaminated water may cause illness in humans, including diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms,” it said, noting that residents may experience discoloured water or air in their plumbing systems.

Those who completely lose water pressure should turn off the circuit breaker for their hot water heaters to prevent damage to the heating elements, the City of Moncton said, adding that it is currently evaluating all available information and working with the Department of Health to address the situation.

Testing will continue over the next 72 hours and an advisory will be issued when the boil water advisory is rescinded, the city said.

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