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Ville de Gatineau
News release
Tap water advisory for part of the Aylmer sector
Gatineau, November 14, 2017. – Ville de Gatineau has issued a water advisory for part of the Aylmer sector. This advisory affects close to 2000 residences. The ban on the consumption of tap water is effective immediately, and until further notice.
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The area delimited by chemin Eardley, boulevard des Allumettières et and Broad, Bagot, Gordon and North.
Quick facts
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Gatineau are distributing bottled water at the centre aquatique Paul-Pelletier (325 chemin d'Aylmer). Residents will be able to use the showers at the centre until 10 p.m. tonight.
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A smell of hydrocarbon was detected coming from the water during rehabilitation work on a supercharger on rue Front.
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Water rinsing operations are currently underway.
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Residents are not to consume the tap water within the affected perimeter.
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The water must not be used for washing or brushing teeth, or for cooking or doing the dishes.
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Boiling the water is useless under the circumstances.
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The advisory is in effect until further notice.
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Ville de Gatineau will inform the public as soon as the advisory is lifted.
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Residents should monitor the municipal Web site for updates.
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Residents can register to e-mail and text message (SMS) alerts.
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The hours of operation of the centre aquatique Paul-Pelletier are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Reconnue pour sa qualité de vie, Gatineau est une ville de 292 000 habitants. Elle est située sur la rive nord de la rivière des Outaouais, et s'étend à l'est et à l'ouest de la rivière Gatineau.