By: Matt Weingarden, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeshore News Reporter
Boil water advisory rescinded for consumers of the Amherstburg Public Works water distribution system
A boil water advisory had been issued for all consumers of the Amherstburg Public Works Water Distribution System after a water main break caused a significant drop in water pressure, increasing the risk of contamination.
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), has rescinded the advisory issued on Feb. 10, 2025.
This applies to all areas under the original advisory:
County Road 8 in Tecumseh from Walker Road to 13073 County Road 8
County Road 8 in LaSalle from 5791 County Road 8 to Walker Road
5791 County Road 8 in Amherstburg east to 13073 County Road 8 (Old Malden Road) in Essex
Walker Road in Amherstburg and Essex from County Road 8 to County Road 10
14th Concession in Essex from Walker Road to 14689 14th Concession
13th Concession in Essex from Walker Road to 13396 13th Concession
12th Concession in Essex from Walker Road to 12380 12th Concession
11th Concession in Essex from Walker Road to North Malden Road
North Malden Road in Essex from Walker Sideroad to 12th Concession
Walker Sideroad from North Malden Road to County Road 8
Old Malden Road from 12th Concession to 14th Concession
County Road 15 in Essex from 2065 County Road 15 to County Road 8
The WECHU confirms that required water samples have been tested and meet Ontario drinking water quality standards. Staff will continue working with the Amherstburg Public Works Water Distribution System to ensure consumers are notified of any future water quality changes.
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.
For inquiries, contact the Environmental Health Department at 519-258-2146, ext. 4475, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Amherstburg Public Works Department at 519-736-3664 or visit www.amherstburg.ca. Additional details about boil water advisories are available on WECHU’s Boil Water Advisory webpage.
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