Residents living in an area east of Glen Ross are being advised not to drink well water.
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says it has come to their attention that some residences in the Cooke Armstrong Road area are experiencing flooding and their is a high risk of contamination to wells.
The health unit says if you even suspect your well is impacted by flooding – do not drink the water.
This warning does not apply to municipal drinking water systems.
· Use an alternate water source, e.g. bottled water, for drinking and other domestic purposes.
· Test your drinking water once flood levels have receded.
Public Health can provide instructions on how to disinfect your well after flood waters recede.
For more information please see the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health website at hpepublichealth.ca. (Fact Sheet: Drinking Water Affected By Flooding) or call the environmental health department at (613) 966-5500 ext. 677.
