Boil water advisory for the Gatineau sector: watermain valve chamber rehabilitation

Gatineau, May 6, 2015. – Gatineau is issuing a boil water advisory for the Gatineau sector (rue Main). This advisory will be in effect starting at 4 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. The rehabilitation of the watermain valve chamber will extend from end of day Wednesday, May 6 until May 7. This work will also result in street closures, which will have an impact on road traffic starting around 7 p.m. on May 6.

Quick facts

Boil water advisory

●	Residents in the sector may notice a significant drop in water pressure and discoloration of their tap water as a result of the work.

●	As of 4 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, residents will have to boil their tap water for one minute before consuming it.

●	Also, residents will be expected to reduce the amount of tap water consumed before the work begins and while it is underway.

●	Gatineau will notify residents as soon as the boil water advisory has been lifted.

●	The rehabilitation work on the watermain should be completed in the early part of Thursday, May 7.

●	Access to a valve chamber helps control the water supply in the system.

Impact on road traffic

●	Drivers must follows the detour signs:

●	Corner of rue Main and boulevard St-René (east and west): detour through rue Royal-Brassard, rue Duquette and rue Raymond.

●	Corner of rue Main and rue Hillcrest: detour through boulevard Labrosse or rue Lafrance.

●	Rue Main between Hillcrest and boulevard St-René: detour through rue Magnus (east or west).

Photo archive - A public works employee checks a watermain valve chamber.

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