MONTREAL — Montreal has issued a boil-water advisory to a large swath of the city.
It has released the advisory, which applies to the lower half of the island, after a water-filtration station broke down.
Residents are advised to boil their water for at least a minute, or to use bottled water.
Tap water can still be used to wash dishes, take a shower or wash clothes.
It’s the second major infrastructure malfunction in the city in less than 24 hours.
The previous evening, the city’s metro system suffered a complete shutdown at the height of rush hour because of a computer problem.
From the Montreal Gazette:
Water straight out of the faucet is okay for washing hands and dishes, as long as very hot water is used and they are dried immediately; the water is also fine for washing clothes and taking a bath or shower. Parents should make sure small children keep their mouths closed and not swallow bath water. Better still, skip bathtime for a day and give them a sponge bath.