The City of Brandon reports the boil water advisory, that was put in place for a portion of the city from south of the Assiniboine River to Richmond Avenue, west of 18th Street, has been rescinded by the Medical Officer of Health.
The Brandon water system has met all conditions for rescinding the boil water advisory and the distribution water sample testing results have met regulatory standards, including:
One set of ten (10) bacteriological tests in the affected area submitted with results meeting regulatory standards;
Compliance with directives issued by the Office of Drinking Water or Medical Officer of Health
If residents or businesses have questions, they can contact the City of Brandon Water Treatment Facility during business hours at 204-729-2190. If water is discoloured at the tap, residents can flush their lines by running water until it is clear.
To review Fact Sheets on water use, as well as what to do following the Boil Water advisory, please go to https://www.manitoba.ca/sd/water/drinking-water/
The advisory was issued this week after a power failure at the treatment plant resulted in a loss of water pressure in the system.
The power was affected when a semi-trailer knocked over a light standard into a hydro pole.
