Regulatory boil advisory for part of Buckingham sector

Gatineau August 12th, 2021, 4 p.m – Gatineau is issuing a regulatory boil water advisory for approximatively 5,600 residences for part of the Buckingham sector. Please note that Gatineau regularly monitors water quality pursuant to the Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water (RQEP). This advisory is in effect until further notice.

The boil water advisory is contained in the following area:
- North of Foucault street;
- North of the Autoroute 50 junction;
- Up to the limit of the territory of the City.

Quick facts

●	Residents and institutions located in the area covered by the boil water advisory must: - Boil their tap water for at least one minute before consuming it; and - Continue to do so until Gatineau lifts the boil water advisory.

●	Once the boil water advisory has been lifted: - All cold water taps, including water fountains, must be opened and the water left to run for one minute or until it gets cold before it can be consumed; and - Any ice made from tap water run during the boil water advisory must be discarded.

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Interactive map of the affected area

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Affected area

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