The Town of Saint Andrews is advising residents of maintenance to its water system that will result in a boil water advisory.
The water treatment plant on Harkness Road will be taken offline on Dec. 10 at 9 p.m. for a planned refurbishment and restored by 5 a.m. on Dec. 11.
“The plant will not be operational during this period, but there should be sufficient water in the reservoirs to meet the town’s needs overnight,” the announcement said from the town. “However, we would request all users to conserve water during this period.”
It comes after the town had a piece of equipment failed in the water treatment facility in August. On the weekend, no staff were available to monitor the chlorine levels, which is where the sensors come in. One of those failed, causing the chlorine levels to fall below provincial standards.
The town said that maintenance work will issue a boil water advisory for 48-72 hours afterward.
“We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding,” the announcement said.
It is recommended that you use non-municipal water, like bottled water, during a boil water advisory. If you use tap water, boil it in a heat-safe container for at least one minute.
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