Two school closures today: Vankleek Hill CI and Pleasant Corners PS are closed due to water issues at the main water plant. The day care is also closed and transportation is cancelled to both schools.
Residents of Hawkesbury are being urged to boil their tap water before using it.
The town and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit have issued a boil water advisory for the community east of Ottawa.
The advisory was issued after a malfunction at the water treatment plant caused decreased pressure in the drinking water system.
Health officials say residents must bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking it.
Residents should use boiled water or bottled water for:
- Drinking
- Making ice cubes, juices or other mixes
- Preparing baby food or infant formula
- Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables
- Gargling or brushing teeth or dentures.
You should also use bottled water or boiled water for washing hands.
The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice.
