A boil water advisory has been issued for Kirkland Lake.
The precautionary advisory issued by the Timiskaming Health Unit is effective today (Oct. 27). It is in effect until further notice.
"This advisory is due to improper disinfection of the drinking water," reads the health unit notice.
The health unit said water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute for water this being used 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.
Bottled water may also be used for these purposes.
For bathing and washing, adults, teens and older children can use unboiled water for baths and showers. Small children should be given a sponge bath instead of a tub bath or shower.
The health unit said people should not swallow any unboiled water used for showers and baths.
Questions can be directed to the Kirkland Lake Municipal Office at 705-567-9361 or the health unit at 705-647-4305.
