The cause of the boil water advisory for the Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) is the result of an issue with a pump during a repair late last month.
Crews were doing routine daily maintenance on Jan. 29 when they were alerted to an issue.
“During the repair, it was determined that the pump failure was a result of a constriction of a line running between the pump and well,” a statement from Mayor Allan MacEachern said. “This discovery necessitated the replacement of this line.”
On Feb. 7, staff were able to bring the repaired pump and new line into service.
“Testing taken at the reservoir outlet on Feb. 8 showed a level of turbidity in excess of regulated levels,” MacEachern said in a statement. “In according with protocols, Public Health was notified of our findings.”
A boil order water advisory was issued on the advice of the Department of Health for the entire potable water system, encompassing the entirety of MDSS.
“At this time the boil water order remains in place while municipal staff, supported by necessary contracted services, continue efforts to ensure that all contributing factors to this situation are identified and corrected,” he said in the statement.
MacEachern said the town is fully aware of the inconvenience that this situation has on our community and “can assure you that we are working with the utmost urgency to correct the situation.
Residents and businesses should continue to follow the boil water advisory until notified it has been lifted by Public Health. All water used for consumption, food preparation, or brushing your teeth should be brought to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute.
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