Boil Water Advisory Issued for Amherstburg Water System Consumers

By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter

A boil water advisory has been issued for all consumers of the Amherstburg Public Works Water Distribution System following a water main break that caused a loss of pressure in the system.

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, medical officer of health at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), announced the advisory Monday afternoon, urging residents in affected areas to boil their water before consumption or use bottled water as an alternative.

The advisory applies to residents and businesses in the following areas:

County Rd. 8 in Tecumseh from Walker Rd. to 13073 County Rd. 8

County Rd. 8 in LaSalle from 5791 County Rd. 8 to Walker Rd.

5791 County Rd. 8 in Amherstburg east to 13073 County Rd. 8 (Old Malden Rd.) in Essex

Walker Rd. in Amherstburg and Essex from County Rd. 8 to County Rd. 10

14th Concession in Essex from Walker Rd. to 14689 14th Concession

13th Concession in Essex from Walker Rd. to 13396 13th Concession

12th Concession in Essex from Walker Rd. to 12380 12th Concession

11th Concession in Essex from Walker Rd. to North Malden Rd.

North Malden Rd. in Essex from Walker Sideroad to 12th Concession

Walker Sideroad from North Malden Rd. to County Rd. 8

Old Malden Rd. from 12th Concession to 14th Concession

County Rd. 15 in Essex from 2065 County Rd. 15 to County Rd. 8

Residents are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, infant feeding, food preparation, or making ice. Bottled water is a safe alternative for these purposes.

The advisory was issued after a water main break caused a significant drop in water pressure, increasing the risk of contamination in the distribution system. WECHU is working closely with the Amherstburg Public Works Department to resolve the issue.

The boil water advisory will remain in effect until repairs are completed and water samples confirm the system is safe for consumption.

For more information, residents can contact the Amherstburg Public Works Department at 519-736-3664 or visit the Town of Amherstburg’s website at www.amherstburg.ca. Additional details about boil water advisories are available on WECHU’s Boil Water Advisory webpage.