Boil Water Advisory for Wilberforce in Effect
Wilberforce residents on municipally supplied water are advised to boil water until further notice. The public water tap at the Fire Hall in Wilberforce has also been taken out of service.
About this advisory
A boil water advisory requires all water to be used for cooking or drinking must be brought to a rolling boil and boiled for at least one minute prior to use. A safe alternative to using boiled water is using bottled water.
Advisory in effect until further notice
The boil water advisory remains in effect until lifted. You will be notified by the municipality when the problem is resolved.
Boil water for any and all consumption
Until then, please bring your water to at a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it to:
- Drink
- Gargle, brush your teeth or rinse dentures
- Wash fruits, vegetables and other food
- Make ice, juices, puddings or other mixes
- Make baby food or formula
Bathing and washing
- Adults, teens and older children can use non-boiled water for baths and showers
- Small children can be given sponge-baths instead of tub baths or showers
- Do not swallow any non-boiled water used for showers and baths
Contact the Environmental Office with questions
We apologize for any inconvenience and if you have any questions or concerns about this advisory, please call the Environmental Office at (613) 339–2442.