Hemlock Valley Water System
Date Issued: February 6th, 2026
Reason For This Notice:
Earlier today, pressure was temporarily lost in the drinking water distribution system. The issue has been resolved and a strong Chlorine residual continues to be maintained in our distribution lines. In an act of extreme caution, the provincial health authority is issuing a Boil Water Advisory until we receive the results from sampling. Thank you for your patience at this time.
What Should I Do?
– Do not drink the water without boiling first or otherwise treating the water.
– Boil water for 2 minutes. Let it cool before using.
– You can choose to use bottled water.
– Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing food ready to eat & washing dishes.
– Store treated water in sanitary containers & keep refrigerated.
Other Methods of Treating Your Water:
– Chlorine: Unscented household bleach (5%), add 2 drops per liter, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes. If water is cloudy or colder then 10c add 4 drops per liter.
– Iodine/ Chlorine tablets: See manufacturers’ directions.
– Note: Brita Water Filters will NOT provide treatment for bacteria.
What Is Being Done?
We are currently:
Monitoring free chlorine residuals and turbidity in the water distribution lines, as well as taking microbiological samples.
We will inform you when the re-sampling shows no bacteria, and you no longer need to boil your water.
For more information, please contact: Hemlock Utility Services at info@hemlockvalleyutilities.com
In case of emergencies, please contact: Hemlock Utility Services at 604-314-7852
