This news release was published on January 31, 2024. The information in this news release may be out of date and some links may be broken.
Ville de Gatineau
News release
Regulatory Boil Advisory For A Part of Masson-Angers Sector
Gatineau January 31st, 2024, 3:10 p.m. – Gatineau is issuing a regulatory boil water advisory for approximatively 4,000 residences for a part of Masson-Angers sector. Please note that Gatineau regularly monitors water quality pursuant to the Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water (RQEP). This advisory is in effect until further notice.
The boil water advisory is contained in the following area: - South of Autoroute Guy-Lafleur; - East of the Lièvre River; - North of chemin du fer à cheval.
Quick facts
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Residents and institutions located in the area covered by the boil water advisory must: – Boil their tap water for at least one minute before consuming it; and – Continue to do so until Gatineau lifts the boil water advisory.
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Once the boil water advisory has been lifted: – All cold water taps, including water fountains, must be opened and the water left to run for one minute or until it gets cold before it can be consumed; and - Any ice made from tap water run during the boil water advisory must be discarded.
Recognized for its quality of life, Gatineau is a city of 298,000 inhabitants. It is located on the north shore of the Ottawa River, and extends east and west of the Gatineau River.