UPDATE 2021/06/28 2:05 p.m.: Samples are currently with a provincially accredited laboratory and we anticipate receiving results by mid-morning on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 and an update will be provided at that time. -Township of South Stormont
SOUTH STORMONT, Ontario – The Township of South Stormont declared a Boil Water Advisory in the communities of Ingleside and Osnabruck on Sunday, June 27 and the advisory continues on Monday, June 28.
“The Township of South Stormont, as the Owner of the drinking water system, is advising all people on the Ingleside Drinking Water System to boil their tap water before drinking it, because of the low water pressure in the drinking water system serving the area experienced earlier today,” the Advisory reads.
The Township is working with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit to determine when water will safe to be consume again.
Before water is consumed, it should be brought to a rolling boil and then be allowed to cool before being consumed.
Water should be boiled if it is being used for the following:
- drinking
- making ice cubes, juices or other mixes
- preparing baby food or infant formula
- preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables
- gargling or brushing teeth or dentures
The Township offered the following advice on different water uses:
Hand Washing
- Wash hands with bottled water, or boiled then cooled water.
- If using non-boiled tap water, wash hands with liquid soap and dry thoroughly. Then rinse/sanitize using one of two solutions:
- Alcohol-based hand disinfectant containing more than 70% alcohol, or
- Mild bleach solution (see below for instructions).
Bathing
- Toddlers and young children should not take baths or showers as they are likely to ingest water. Give sponge baths instead.
- Adults, teens and older children can safely take showers.
Washing and Cleaning
- Dishes, cutting boards and countertops can be washed with soap and water and then disinfected with a strong bleach solution (see below for instructions).
- Laundry can be done as usual.
Instructions To Make Bleach Solution
Mild Bleach Solution (use after washing hands with non-boiled tap water)
- Place 1 tsp of liquid household bleach in 4.5 L of water.
- Mix and let stand for at least 15 minutes before using.
- The mixture can be transferred to smaller clean containers for use.
- Label the containers as follows: “MILD BLEACH SOLUTION – DO NOT DRINK.”
Strong Bleach Solution (use to disinfect dishes, cutting boards and countertops)
- Place 1 tsp of liquid household bleach in 3 cups of water.
- Mix and let stand for at least 15 minutes before using.
- The mixture can be transferred to smaller clean containers for use.
- Label the containers as follows: “STRONG BLEACH SOLUTION – DO NOT DRINK.”
Do not drink bleach solution.
Do not store bleach solution in empty water bottles.
Keep out of reach of children.