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Boil water advisory lifted for south-end residents

Friday's watermain break led to advisory; Health unit urges people to take precautions
BarrieToday Staff

NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
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The boil water advisory in south-end Barrie has been lifted.

As a precaution, residents and businesses in the affected area should take the following steps to make sure their water lines and appliances are flushed.

  • Run all cold faucets for a minimum of five minutes. If the water does not run clear after five minutes contact the City of Barrie Water Department 705-792-7920.
  • Run drinking water fountains and household water coolers for a minimum of five minutes.
  • Run all water softeners through a regeneration cycle.
  • Reverse Osmosis (RO) units: Replace pre-filters and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Replace other water filters, as they are disposable and may be contaminated. This applies especially to carbon filters and others that are near the end of their life.
  • Flush, clean and sanitize appliances with water line connections (e.g., fridges with water and ice dispensers) following the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Drain and refill hot water heaters set below 45°C (113°F). Normal setting is 60°C (140°F).
  • Drain and flush all ice-making machines and soda fountain machines.
  • Dispose of any ice made since Friday April 5, 2019.
  • Large-volume users (for example, restaurants, retirement homes and schools) may need to run cold water taps for a longer period of time on first use, to ensure the water is not cloudy. 

Note: Anyone operating ice or soda fountain machines should consult the manufacturer or owner’s manual for detailed instructions on how to flush and disinfect and how to restart water treatment devices.

Any facilities that were closed as a result of the advisory can now reopen after taking the necessary precautions.

Any questions related to the boil water advisory can be directed to public health inspectors Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 705-721-7520 (1-877-721-7520).
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