A boil water advisory for Wellington on the Lake has been lifted.
The advisory caused some confusion last week when the County wasn’t immediately informed by a private water testing company.
The following was sent by Prince Edward County:
The boil water advisory issued by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health on Thursday, July 13 for water users connected to the Wellington on the Lake has been lifted.
- Two consecutive sets of drinking water samples have met the microbiological standards in Ontario Regulation 169/03 verifying that the water is safe to drink and use.
- Affected customers may resume normal use of the drinking water for domestic purposes; however, customers may wish to flush household plumbing through the cold water taps until water runs cold to the touch.
- Customers in Wellington on the Lake have been notified through an emailed notice from the drinking water system owner and Skootamatta Consulting.
- Wellington on the Lake water customers are encouraged to contact the Overall Responsible Operator, Laura Reavie at Skootamatta Consulting, by phone 613.885.2896 or email laura@skootamattaconsulting.com if they have questions or concerns or call the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit at 613.966.5500 if they have questions about the boil water advisory.
