A boil water advisory's been issued for the Township of Chapleau.
The Township says it was informed Wednesday afternoon that Public Health Sudbury and Districts had issued the advisory after a single test result from weekly testing for one test location did not pass.
System flushing took place in the vicinity of that location, with the water sampled again and sent for testing, though two clear test results taken 24 hours apart must be obtained for the advisory to be lifted - a second sample will be taken today.
In the meantime, the health unit's warning residents who take their water from the municipal system should not use it human consumption such as brushing teeth, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, cooking, drinking, or making juice, infant formula, or ice unless the water's brought to a roiling boil for at least a minute prior to use - it can be used for laundry and bathing, but not for small children who could swallow the water.
The Township's distributing potable water to residents who bring their own container to the Water Treatment Plant until 9 pm Wednesday night and 9 am to 7 pm Thursday.
This is the second water advisory for the Township in recent months, after equipment failure at the plant caused an advisory from October 26th to 29th.