Precautionary Boil Water Advisory, Minnesota and Pearson Street

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

Please be advised a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been issued to all persons consuming water from the City of Kenora water distribution system from the following locations:

Minnesota Street, address numbers 40, 30, 26, 22, 21, 19, 17, 15, 14, 13, 9, 8, 5, 2, 1;

Pearson Street, address numbers 8, 16, 20, 28, 34, 42; and
931 Lakeview Drive.

Due to repairs/upgrades the safety of the drinking water cannot be guaranteed.

All water from taps should be boiled for at least one minute if it is used for human consumption.

Boiling removes harmful bacteria in the water that may cause illness. Once boiled the water can be stored in the refrigerator in a clean food-safe container and should be used for other activities where it may be ingested, including:

brushing teeth or soaking false teeth
washing fruits and vegetables
adding to uncooked food or drink
ice cubes

This advisory shall remain in effect until a notice of rescind is issued.

For more information regarding this precautionary advisory, please contact us at 807-467-2000.

For information regarding how to care for your family or continue running your business during a Boil Water Advisory, contact a Public Health Inspector at your local Northwestern Health Unit at 807-468-3147 or 1-800-830-5978.