Drinking water advisory issued for the City of Greater Sudbury in the area north of Falcon Street affecting Old Skead Road, Gordon, Agnes, Patricia and Sunny Streets

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the City of Greater Sudbury in the area north of Falcon Street in Skead. The affected area includes Sunny, Patricia, Agnes and Gordon streets as well as Old Skead Road. Falcon Street is not affected. The Drinking Water Advisory is being issued because of a loss of pressure due to a watermain break.

A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruit and vegetables; or brushing teeth. Boiling the water may not make it safe for drinking. For these purposes, water from an alternate source, such as bottled water, should be used. The water can be used for laundry and bathing (excluding small children who could swallow the water).

The City of Greater Sudbury advises that bottled water will be made available in the area for residents affected by this Order to pick up.

Once the City of Greater Sudbury has restored water pressure, residents should not use the water for human consumption until advised otherwise by Public Health Sudbury & Districts.

“It is possible that the loss of water pressure created conditions that compromised the safety of the drinking water,” said Cindy Rocca, a manager in Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Until bacteriological testing of the drinking water indicates a safe supply, the drinking water advisory will remain in effect as a precaution.”

Public Health staff will continue to monitor the situation. Public Health Sudbury & Districts will notify the municipality when the drinking water advisory is lifted, and residents will be advised.

For more information, please call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 464, toll-free 1.866.522.9200 or visit phsd.ca.