News Release                                                   For Immediate Release

                                                                                                April 8, 2005

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for the Village of Dundalk

DUNDALK - Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hazel Lynn has lifted the boil water advisory for the Village of Dundalk, as of Friday, April 8, 2005. The results of two consecutive audit samples by the Public Health Unit showed that the water is safe for drinking. The bacteriologic levels in the water are safe and the turbidity is normal.

“I thank the residents of Dundalk for their understanding and cooperation during the past week and a half, since the boil water advisory was issued.  As of today, the Dundalk water is safe to drink, from your tap, without boiling,” says Lou D’Alessandro, manager of the Safe Water Program at the Grey Bruce Health Unit.

Residents of Dundalk should take the following precautions:

·        Run cold-water faucets for 1 minute before using the water.

·        Run drinking fountains for 1 minute before using the water.

·        Flush all garden hoses by running cold water through them for 1 minute.

·        Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.

·        Drain and refill hot water heaters set below 45^oC [113^oF] (normal setting is 60^oC [140^oF]).

The Public Health Unit thanks the Township of Southgate and the Ministry of the Environment for their efforts in delivering safe water to the residents of Dundalk.

If residents have additional questions they can call Public Health at (519) 376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456, or visit our web site at www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca.

For more information:

Lou D’Alessandro

Manager, Safe Water Program

Grey Bruce Health Unit

(519) 376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456