Public Service Announcement

Emergency Repairs: Spruce Park Area

Information for the Public

Release Date: November 13, 2019

 

 

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is advising residents of an urgent water shut-off & Water Line Repair that occurred yesterday, Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Crews have completed the repairs, and water has been restored. The areas listed below are now under a Boil Water Advisory:

 

Spruce Park Area:

Brook Crescent (entire street)

Spruce Avenue – #1 to #27

Woodland – #1 to #10

Park Drive – #1 to #4

 

This emergency shut-off was necessary to complete emergency repairs to the Water Distribution Line supplying above mentioned residences in the Spruce Park area. As a result of this interruption, the Town is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the above-listed addresses 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