Tag Archives: boil water advisory issued Sept. 3

10.02.10
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Inspection report points to water protocol deficiencies

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A report coming to council Monday indicates the city’s water distribution system had compliance issues, albeit relatively minor, dating back to a boil water advisory issued in September of last year.

The risk to the drinking water supply was minimal, however the Ministry of the Environment water inspection report is significant in that it may prove a precursor to events emanating from two boil water advisories issued in August and September of this year.

The MOE report, issued after a May 11, 2010 inspection of the city’s water distribution system, found three non-compliance issues which did not meet regulatory requirements. Nevertheless, the final inspection rating was 94.44%.

It is the nature of the non-compliance issues that is disturbing — issues that point to weaknesses in or an absence of clear protocol for the management of the water distribution system.
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09.05.10
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Sept. 3 boil water advisory lifted


Acting Medical Officer of Health Frank Warsh this afternoon (Sept. 5) rescinded the boil water advisory that had impacted about 40 residences in the Sunset Terrace, Sunset Drive, Bush Line area in the west end of St. Thomas. The water line ends at the top of the hill on Bush Line.

The private testing lab has informed the health unit the water is now safe to drink following tests on Friday and Saturday that indicate the water is free of bacteria.