The adivsory was issued Sunday and has been implemented as a precautionary measure pending further lab testing results, to ensure the safety of the water supply in the area. Niagara Region’s Public Works and Public Health Departments, as well as the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Health are assisting the town in efforts to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

The advisory is restricted to all properties in an area in Grimsby bounded by the QEW to the south, Lake Ontario to the north, Murray St. to the west and Nelles Rd. North to the east.

Residents are being advised to bring their water to a boil and then boil it for one full minute (a rolling boil) before using it (or bottled water can be used). This includes water used to drink, to clean fruit or vegetables, to make ice, juice, puddings, to brush teeth or any activity involving children where they may have the opportunity to drink or swallow the water, including bathing.

Town of Grimsby staff are going door-to-door in the affected community area to contact residents, landlords and tenants with respect to the advisory.

As well, residents may call the Town of Grimsby at 905-309-2058 or the Niagara Region Public Health Department at 905-688-3762. More information can be found on both the Town’s website at www.town.grimsby.on.ca and the regional website at www.niagararegion.ca.