The District of Kitimat has put our a water quality advisory effective as of Yesturday Wednesday May 6th.
Its due to elevated turbidity in the Kitimat River. Northern Health recommends that children, persons who are pregnant, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems drink boiled water at this time.
The District says all owners of public premises must make patrons aware of this Water Quality Advisory.
This advisory remains in effect until another public notice is issued upon the request of a Drinking Water Officer advising that the advisory has been amended or may be rescinded.
The District is working with Northern Health on this matter.
A Water Quality Advisory is used in situations in which the public health threat posed by the water system is modest and actions can be taken to reduce the risks through means other than requiring a Boil Water Notice or Do Not Use Water Notice.
