Photo of the area affected by the Gateway Boil Water Notice. [Image from Cariboo Regional District]
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Boil Water Notice in effect for Gateway Water System

Teryn Midzain
By Teryn Midzain

The Cariboo Regional District has issued a Boil Water Notice for residents in the Gateway Water System.

The Notice went into effect on Friday, March 20, for residents in the 5000 block of Canim-Hendrix Lake Road and Kennedy Road.

All users of the Gateway Water System are asked to bring water to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute before using water from the system for:

  • Drinking (or use an alternate, safe source of water)
  • Cooking (if not boiled)
  • Brushing teeth
  • Washing dishes
  • Washing fruits or vegetables to be eaten raw
  • Watering animals

The regional district also advises residents to use hand sanitizer after washing their hands.

The Cariboo Regional District has contacted Interior Health to request their cooperation while this maintenance is performed.

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Teryn Midzain
Teryn Midzain
Teryn is a News Reporter based in Quesnel, B.C. He started his career in local journalism for campus and community radio. He spent six months living in London, UK, studying journalism and working in the field before returning to focus on building a long-term career. A passionate sports enthusiast, he moonlights as an amateur race car driver and plays Dungeons & Dragons when he is not on the clock or out in nature.

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