Tap water advisory for part of the Aylmer sector is maintained

Gatineau, November 15, 2017. – Ville de Gatineau maintains the water advisory for part of the Aylmer sector. It is forbidden to consume water until further notice. Gatineau adds a distribution point of bottled water for the residents of the affected area.

Quick facts

●	The advisory is in effect until further notice. Ville de Gatineau will inform the public as soon as the advisory is lifted.

●	Water rinsing operations are currently underway and the city is waiting for water tests in analysis.

●	Gatineau will be distributing bottled water at two distribution points: - Centre aquatique Paul-Pelletier (325 chemin d'Aylmer) today until 10 p.m. and tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Centre communautaire Front (175 rue Front) today from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

●	Residents can use the showers at the centre aquatique Paul-Pelletier until 10 p.m. tonight and tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Instructions

●	Residents are not to consume the tap water within the affected perimeter.

●	The water must not be used for washing or brushing teeth, or for cooking or doing the dishes.

●	Boiling the water is useless under the circumstances.

●	Residents should monitor the municipal Web site for updates.

●	Residents can register to e-mail and text message (SMS) alerts.

●	Residents with health concerns can contact Info-Santé at 811.

Reminder of the situation

●	The area is delimited by chemin Eardley, boulevard des Allumettières et and Broad, Bagot, Gordon and North.

●	Remember that this advisory affects nearly 2000 residences.

●	A smell of hydrocarbon was detected coming from the water during rehabilitation work on a supercharger on rue Front.

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