What are the reasons for a Boil Water Advisory?
There are different reasons for issuing a boil water advisory. A boil water advisory can be based on bacteriological (microbial) examination, including the finding of bacteria or parasites. A boil water advisory can be based on information indicating that the water is not safe to drink, for example, the lack or absence of disinfection residual in the drinking water. (Disinfection is a cleaning process that destroys most disease-causing micro-organisms.) A boil water advisory can follow the occurrence of an outbreak of illness in the community that has been linked to consumption of the water. Always follow the Health Unit’s recommendations on water use.
