Boil water advisory issued for Erin Village

A mandatory boil water advisory is in effect in the town of Erin as crews work to repair a watermain break.

According to the Town of Erin’s website, the affected area includes all properties south of Church Boulevard.

Water must be brought to a rolling boil for at least five minutes before consumption. This includes drinking water, cooking and food preparation, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing fruits and vegetables. Bottled water can be used as an alternative.

Once normal service is restored, residents are asked to run cold water taps for five to 10 minutes, or until the water runs clear.

In a social media post, the town said the advisory was implemented Friday morning after a “low-pressure event in the water system that occurred during the repair of a watermain break.”

It’s not clear how long the advisory will remain in place. The town’s website said water samples will be collected and tested to ensure they meet provincial standards.

The town said it will notify affected residents once the advisory is lifted.

‘Minor inconvenience’

Since the advisory came into effect, impacted residents have been sharing their concerns and experiences on social media.

In an interview with CTV News, resident Julie Piccolo described the situation as a “minor inconvenience.”

“I got a pot of big water, I’ve got the drinking travel mugs full of boiled water, and I keep the kettle on the stove full of boiled water,” Piccolo said.

“As long as you have boiled water or you boil it on the stove, you should be fine,” she added.

As for how long the advisory will last, Piccolo said she’ll have to wait and see. However, she also said she finds comfort in knowing her household isn’t alone.

“I’m just glad that we have a community that looks out for everybody,” she said.