A water issue in Plympton-Wyoming has sparked Dr. Karalyn Dueck, Medical Officer of Health to issue a Boil Water Advisory Thursday due to a watermain break. The break might have contaminated parts of the Plympton-Wyoming Water Distribution System, rendering the water unsafe for drinking.
The impacted area spans Egremont Road from Schram Drive to Mandaumin Road, encompassing adjacent side streets. The advisory stands until further updates are provided.
Steps and Precautions
Until further notice, use boiled water or an alternate source of drinking water, such as bottled
water for:
• Bathing;
• Drinking;
• Gargling, spraying, brushing your teeth, or rinsing dentures;
• Hand washing;
• Making ice, juices, puddings, or other mixes;
• Preparing food, including the washing of fruits and vegetables;
• Preparing infant food and baby formula; and
• Washing and cleaning.
Hand Washing
Wash hands with bottled water or boiled, then cooled water. If using non-boiled tap water, wash
hands with liquid soap and dry thoroughly, then rinse and sanitize using either alcohol-based
hand disinfectant containing more than 70% alcohol or mild bleach solution.
Bathing
Adults, teens, and older children can still use tap water for baths and showers. Young children
can be given sponge-baths instead of tub baths or showers to ensure no tap water is
consumed.
Washing and Cleaning
Dishes, cutting boards, and countertops can be washed with soap and water and then
disinfected with a bleach solution. Laundry can be done as usual.
This Advisory will remain in place until further bacteriological tests prove that the water is safe
and the Advisory is lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. The Town of Plympton-Wyoming is
working closely with Lambton Public Health.
written by: C. Soares
