A Boil Water Notice has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District to Horse Lake Water System users.
The Regional District says the Notice has been issued as a precautionary measure, after unforeseen issues during recent routine maintenance.
All users of the Horse Lake Water System are asked to use an alternative source of water, and bring water to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute before using the water for: Drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, watering animals, and washing produce (fruits and vegetables) to be eaten raw.
Users are also asked to use hand sanitizer after washing hands, and advised that the Horse Lake Water System is on a Water Quality Advisory for Manganese concentrations, which exceed the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines. Boiling water may increase the Manganese level in the water.
The Cariboo Regional District advises using an alternate source of water, such as bottled water, for preparing baby formula for infants and food or drinks for young children.
The Boil Water Notice will remain in effect until further notice.
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