Boil water advisory for a portion of the Gatineau sector

Gatineau, July 28, 2026. – The Ville de Gatineau advises that a preventive boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of the Gatineau sector, east of Montée Paiement and north of Boulevard de la Vérendrye. The affected area includes about 750 residents.

It is also possible to experience a drop in water pressure or a disruption in water service.

Quick Facts

• Residents in the area affected by the boil water advisory must boil their water for one minute before consuming it, until the advisory is lifted.

• Once the boil water advisory is lifted, residents will be required to:
  – Open all cold-water taps and let the water run for one minute, or until it becomes cold, before using it;
  – Follow the same procedure for water fountains;
  – Discard any ice made with water while the advisory was in effect.

To receive notifications

• Residents are encouraged to subscribe to the Ville de Gatineau's notification system to receive boil water advisories via:
  – Email;
  – Telephone;
  – Text message.

Traffic Impacts (restored)

• Boulevard La Vérendrye is closed to westbound traffic before Montée Paiement for repairs.
  – A detour is in place via Montée Paiement North, Rues Norbert, Lacombe, Harris, and Montée Paiement South. Motorists are asked to follow the posted detour signs.

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