The city wants to assure the public that its tap water is safe to drink despite the recent floods.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and City of Thunder Bay issued a news release Tuesday morning stating that the city’s tap water was safe. The news release points out that the Health Unit is recommending residents and businesses using private well water boil that water before consumption.
Following is the news release that was issued to media earlier this morning:
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City Tap Water is Safe to Drink
The Health Unit and the City of Thunder Bay want to reassure the public that city tap water is safe to drink.
For residents and businesses using private well water, the Health Unit is recommending that it is brought to a rolling boil for one minute before consumption.
Well water used for brushing teeth, making baby formula, washing foods and cooking should also be boiled.
This precautionary measure should be taken while water levels are high and until well owners have had their water tested for bacteria.
