Public Service Announcement

Emergency Repairs: Valley Area

Information for the Public

Release Date: November 14, 2019

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is advising residents of an urgent water shut-off & Water Line Repair that is currently in progress. Crews are on-site conducting repairs and work is expected to be completed and water restored by 2:00 PM today. Following the restoration of water services, the areas listed below will be under a Boil Water Advisory:

Valley Area:

East Windsor

East Roberts

Cooper Crescent

Hope Street

Tenth Street (between Roberts Road & Pleasant)

This emergency shut-off was necessary to complete emergency repairs to the Water Distribution Line supplying above mentioned residences in the Valley 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