As of Thursday, city officials said the water in Ste-Dorothée was safe to use provided residents flushed out their plumbing first. Tap water cannot, however, be consumed.
Laval residents in the Ste-Dorothée district can now use their tap water but officials warned Thursday it still isn’t safe to drink, even if boiled.
The advisory was issued after firefighters extinguished a blaze in the area and contaminants were found in the water. On Thursday, the City said the most recent tests showed the product was no longer present in city pipes.And while residents in Ste-Dorothée can use the water for laundry or bathing, they must first flush out their plumbing.To do so residents, must follow a series of instructions and start by letting cold water run in the bathtub for a minimum of 20 minutes, or until it runs clear and no soap odour is detected.
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