'Adverse water sample' prompts boil water advisory for Township of Nairn and Hyman

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SUDBURY — Public Health Sudbury and Districts has issued a boil water advisory for residents in the Township of Nairn and Hyman after the result of an adverse water sample was reported in the late afternoon hours of Dec. 12.

The advisory is effective immediately and applies to all residents in the township who draw their water from the municipal system.

“This boil water advisory is being issued as a precautionary measure, and it is not believed that anyone who has consumed this water will experience any ill health effects,” said Cynthia Peacock-Rocca, a manager in Public Health’s Health Protection Division.

The Township of Nairn and Hyman is approx.. 40 minutes east of Sudbury.

Officials say water sampling continues and the advisory will not be lifted until bacteriological testing of the drinking water indicates a safe supply.

The boil water advisory warns against the following uses:

For these purposes, water from an alternate source, such as bottled water, should be used. The water can be used for laundry and bathing (excluding small children who could swallow the water).

Public health is monitoring the situation and will notify the public when the advisory has been lifted.

For more information, call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, toll-free 1.866.522.9200 or visit www.phsd.ca.