Boil-water advisory in effect for part of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

A small area in Montreal is under a boil water advisory. (pexels)

• UPDATE: The boil-water advisory has now been lifted. Read more here.

A boil-water advisory remains in effect for part of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.

The City of Montreal specified that for Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce, the advisory applies to the Snowdon area between Harvard Avenue, Côte-Saint-Luc Road, Monkland Avenue and Décarie Boulevard.

The advisory initially also included the City of Montreal West, Hampstead and Côte-Saint-Luc.

Officials in Côte-Saint-Luc said the advisory was issued following a drop in water pressure earlier in the day.

Residents and businesses affected must boil tap water for a full minute before consuming it until further notice. Boiled water can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, or at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

Officials say to use only boiled water for:

• Drinking and preparing beverages
• Making ice cubes (discard any made before the advisory)
• Preparing baby formula and baby food
• Washing and preparing raw foods
• Brushing teeth and rinsing the mouth
• Pets’ drinking water

Tap water can be used for:

• Washing hands with soap (dry them well)
• Washing dishes in hot water (dry them well)
• Washing clothes
• Showering or bathing (avoid swallowing water; wash infants with a washcloth)