Boil Water Advisory – Effective Immediately

The City of Bathurst informs residents that a boil water advisory has been issued due to a water main break.

The advisory is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.

Affected Areas

The advisory affects Downtown Bathurst, South Bathurst and areas east of these sectors.

Residents are asked to consult the affected-area map available here to determine whether their property is included in the advisory.

Boil Water Instructions

Residents within the affected area must bring water intended for consumption to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

This precaution remains necessary until the boil water advisory has officially been lifted.

Water Quality and Service Interruptions

Residents may experience interruptions to their water service or notice cloudy or discoloured water as a result of the water main break.

Residents in surrounding areas may also experience cloudy water.

If water appears cloudy, residents are advised to:

• Avoid doing laundry until the water clears.
• Periodically run cold water for 10–15 minutes to check whether the water has cleared.

Duration of Advisory

The boil water advisory will remain in effect until further notice. There is currently no confirmed timeline for when it will be lifted.

The City of Bathurst regrets any inconvenience this may cause and thanks residents for their patience and cooperation.