Boil water advisory ordered for St. Stephen, N.B.

A file photo of Milltown Boulevard in St. Stephen, N.B. (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic)

A boil water advisory has been ordered for the Municipal District of St. Stephen, N.B.

The alert issued Saturday afternoon says “due to high turbidity levels, the municipal water in Municipal District of St. Stephen may be unsafe to drink and could cause serious illness.”

“This alert will remain in effect until the issue is resolved but is expected to end January 2.”

A news release from the municipality says the next update on boil water advisory will be given on Monday.

“During a boil water advisory it is important that all water destined for drinking, preparing infant formulas and juices, making ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, and dental hygiene be held at a rolling boil for 1 minute,” says the municipality’s news release.

“Unless advised differently by the Department of Health, under most circumstances it is not necessary to boil water for household or other personal hygiene purposes. Adults, adolescents and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water but should avoid swallowing the water. Toddlers and infants should be sponge bathed and caregivers need to ensure no water is drunk or swallowed.”

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