Public Service Announcement

Potential Water Shut-off: Paddon Road

Information for the Public

Release Date: January 17, 2020

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is advising residents of a potential urgent water shut-off scheduled for today, Friday, January 17, 2020, due to emergency repairs to the Water Distribution Line. Crews are onsite and residents are advised of a Water Interruption that will occur at any time. Crews hope to have repairs completed and water restored by 4:00 PM. The area to be affected include:

Paddon Road

This shut-off is necessary to complete emergency repairs to the Water Distribution Line, supplying the Paddon Road area. As a result of this interruption, the Town will be issuing a Boil Water Advisory (once the work has been completed and water restored) for this area until further notice.

Regarding Boil Water Advisories:

Residents are advised to bring water that you might ingest to a rigorous rolling boil for one (1) minute.

For Example, boil water used for:

Drinking

Brushing teeth

Making juice from concentrate and powders

Cooking

Washing fruits and vegetables

Making tea, coffee, and other hot drinks

Making infant formula and cereals

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

For more information on Boil Water Advisories and Water Quality visit:

https://www.mae.gov.nl.ca/waterres/quality/drinkingwater/advisories.html