RECOMMANDATIONS BY THE ODANAK HEALTH SERVICES - TAP WATER

RECOMMANDATIONS BY THE ODANAK HEALTH SERVICES – TAP WATER

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE ODANAK COMMUNITY

Following the interruption of the aqueduct service on May 3 and 4, we recommend you maintain sufficient drinking water (around 2 cases of 24 bottles) in your home to meet your daily needs for a period of 24 to 48 hours in case of a similar occurrence.

Additionally, in the event of a boil water advisory (requirement to boil water at least 2 minutes prior to consumption) issued by Health Canada, it is important to follow the guidelines as failure to do so could lead to:

Nausea/vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal discomfort

Most often, symptoms or discomfort may appear 12 to 72 hours following ingestion.

Remember to boil tap water for one minute (rolling boil) prior to the following uses:

Drinking;
Preparing infant formula, baby bottles and baby food;
Preparing beverages such as juices, tea and coffee;
Washing raw vegetables and fruit;
Making ice;
Brushing teeth and rinsing mouth.

Tap water may be used for personal hygiene, unless otherwise stated in the boil water advisory.

Tap water may be used for bathing or showering, but avoid swallowing. Toddlers and infants should be sponged bathed to reduce the likelihood of swallowing water and to ensure they do not suck on soaked clothing.

As soon as a boil water advisory is in effect, it is important to follow the recommendations until lifted by Health Canada.

In the event of a similar situation, we invite you to tune into the CKBN radio station (90.5 FM) and regularly consult the Facebook page of the Abenakis of Odanak Council to follow the latest developments. Additional notices will be sent through the community post office.