Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Boil Water Advisory for parts of Milton. Please visit the Halton Region website to see a map of the affected area.
As a result of a recent water main break, a boil water advisory has been issued as a precaution until test results can determine if contamination has occurred. The situation is being closely monitored to correct the problem.
Boil your water at a rolling boil for at least one minute. Use boiled or bottled water from an approved source to:
- drink, gargle, brush teeth or rinse dentures;
- prepare food such as hot/cold beverages, ice cubes, and baby food or formula; and
- wash fruits, vegetables and other food.
Bathing and washing
Adults, teens and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water, but should avoid swallowing the water. Toddlers and infants can be given sponge-baths instead of tub baths or showers.
Use boiled (and cooled), bottled or treated water and soap to wash your hands. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing more than 60 per cent alcohol can be used when hands are not visibly soiled.
Dishwashing
- If your dishwasher has a hot setting of 60°C (140oF) or higher, it will safely disinfect dishes. If you are unsure, after finishing the cycle, immerse dishes for one minute in a solution of 30 ml (1 oz.) of bleach mixed with 13.5 litres (3 gallons) of lukewarm water. Air dry dishes.
- If you are washing dishes by hand, use soapy hot water, rinse in clean warm water, then immerse for one minute in a solution of 30 ml (1 oz.) of bleach mixed with 13.5 litres (3 gallons) of water. Air dry dishes.
The Boil Water Advisory is in effect until further notice. It will be lifted once the safety of the water has been confirmed by laboratory tests. Residents and businesses will be notified when the water is safe.
For updates and more information, please visit the Halton Region website or call 311.
For a copy of Guidelines for Using Water Safely during a Boil Water Advisory, please visit the Halton Region website, or call 311, 905-825-6000, or toll free 1-866-442-5866.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves 570,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.