Power outages result in boil water advisory on Montreal's South Shore

A boil water advisory was issued on Aug. 10, 2024 for several areas in the Longueuil region. (City of Longueuil)

Power outages on Montreal's South Shore caused a drop in pressure following a technical issue, which resulted in a boil water advisory being issued.

The City of Longueuil reported a boil water advisory for the following cities and boroughs:

• Boucherville
• Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
• Saint-Hubert borough
• Vieux-Longueuil borough

"For this sector, we recommend boiling water for at least one minute before consumption, until further notice and for a minimum of 24 hours," the city said.

Water should be boiled for the following reasons:

• To drink and prepare beverages;
• To prepare baby bottles and baby food;
• To wash and prepare raw food (fruits, vegetables, etc.);
• To prepare foods that do not require extended cooking time (canned soups, desserts, etc.);
• To make ice cubes;
• To brush your teeth and rinse your mouth;
• To provide drinking water to pets.

The city is asking schools, businesses and institutions in the area to notify customers and close fountains.