The Township of Chapleau remains under a water advisory after problems at the water treatment plant last night.
While the Township says the distribution system lost pressure because of equipment failure at the plant, it notes pressure's since been restored, though a drinking water advisory's in effect until further notice, as Public Health Sudbury and Districts warns the loss of pressure "created conditions that compromised the safety of the drinking water", advising against using the water for human consumption until testing indicates it's safe.
That means residents should not use the water for such as brushing teeth, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, cooking, drinking, or making juice, infant formula, or ice - not even if it's boiled first, as that still may not make it safe for drinking - though the water can still be used for laundry or bathing, but not for small children who could swallow it.
The Township flushed the water mains last night, as the loss of pressure caused sediment in the water mains to be "agitated", resulting in discolouration, though it adds this may need to be repeated, depending on water sample test results.