Residents of Port Edward no longer need to buy bottled water to drink as the district has lifted the boil-water advisory.
The original notice was put in place on July 30, after complications with water treatment forced the district to issue the notice. While no independent water systems were affected, the district advised residents that at the time of the advisory there was an elevated risk of bacteria in the water.
A water quality advisory was issued to ensure the health and well-being of Port Edward residents, especially the elderly and immunocompromised individuals. In the initial notice the district said those in good health likely would not be affected but should take precautions to ensure clean drinking water.
Port Edward sent a full water quality analysis to Northern Health on Aug. 6 with the final required information being provided to Northern Health on Aug. 29. Northern Health released the analysis on Sept. 17 showcasing significant improvement to the water quality that allowed the notice to be lifted, said the district.
“As of September 23, the Water Quality Advisory for the Port Edward Community Water System has been rescinded. All required steps have been completed, and water quality has been confirmed as safe.”
While the notice was in place for almost two months, Port Edward residents were incredibly patient, said the district.
“The District of Port Edward thanks residents for their patience during this process. These measures have strengthened the resilience of the community water system and improved our ability to respond in the future.”
