Image: Irinayeryomina / Dreamstime / The City of Abbotsford issued a boil water notice Nov. 8, 2024 after E.coli bacteria was found in part of Clearbrook's water supply.

By Don Mitchell

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Some Clearbrook residents in Abbotsford under boil water notice after E.coli discovered in water supply

Nov 8, 2024 | 2:31 PM

ABBOTSFORD – Several residents in Clearbrook were given a boil water notice Friday afternoon after the City of Abbotsford expressed concerns over E. coli bacteria found in part of the area’s water supply.

Staff from the Clearbrook Waterworks District say the discovery was made Thursday and urge those living in an area roughly enclosed by Mitchell Street, Peardonville Road, Maclure Road, and Gladwin Road not to drink tap water without boiling it first.

Map outlining which residents in the Clearbrook Waterworks District were issued a boil notice on Nov. 8, 2024.

“This notice ONLY applies to customers who receive their water from Clearbrook Waterworks District,” the district said in a statement.

They added that customers who receive their water from the Abbotsford/Mission Water and Sewer Commission are exempt from the boil order.

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Residents in the affected area are advised to ensure that tap water comes to a rolling boil.

This notice ONLY applies to customers who receive their water from Clearbrook Waterworks District and not to customers who receive their water from the Abbotsford/Mission Water and Sewer Commission.

Learn more here: https://t.co/XVReNPHeeA

— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) November 8, 2024

“Preferably use a kettle to reduce the risk of burns,” city officials said. “Let it cool before using.”

They also said boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing food, and cleaning dishes.

Those seeking more information can contact Clearbrook Waterworks at 604-850-6621, office@clearbrookwaterworks.com, or by visiting clearbrookwaterworks.com