There is a chance the boil water advisory in Hanover could be lifted Friday afternoon.
Residents have been under the precautionary measure since Wednesday night when one of six routine water samples taken from a local water treatment plant came back with adverse results. New samples have since been taken and sent with priority to an accredited lab. The results from the latest sample are expected Friday afternoon. If they come back normal, the boil water advisory would be lifted.
"The town’s first priority is ensuring the safety of our water supply. Our internal municipal water treatment systems are working as intended which prompted us to issue the precautionary boil water advisory for the safety of our residents, out of abundance of
caution,” Mayor Sue Paterson said in a statement. “I know this causes concern for our residents. I kindly ask for your patience as we await the lab results."
Paterson added that she was pleased to hear that residents have been checking in with their neighbours, older adults, and others in our community.
"I encourage this neighbourly care to continue," said Paterson.
The town's certified water treatment workers have continued to treat and disinfect the water supply in accordance with everyday operations throughout the boil water advisory. Grey Bruce Public Health is also being kept up-to-date on the ongoing issue.
Residents continued to be told to bring their water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking or cooking with it. They can also use an alternate water source such as bottled water.
The boil water advisory saw bottles of water flying off local grocery store shelves on Thursday. It also led Hanover District Hospital to postpone all non-emergency surgical procedures.
Residents will be advised via the town's social media platforms and website when the advisory is lifted.