Boil Water Advisory Declared

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Effective December 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory. This notice also applies to the residents of Munsee-Delaware Nation. The community water is NOT safe to drink – you MUST boil the water from your water supply before using it.

Any water being used for cooking, drinking, brushing teeth, making beverages, washing babies, and washing fruit and vegetables should be boiled for ONE MINUTE and cooled before use. If anyone in your household drinks the water and becomes ill – seek medical care as soon as possible.

Residents are being asked to please conserve their water usage during this time (e,g. No skating rinks, etc.).

Water distribution for Chippewa and Munsee-Delaware residents will begin on Wednesday, December 15. Water will be delivered door-to-door to affected households