Update as of July 20, 2023: The Boil Water Advisory issued by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has been lifted.
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has issued a Boil Water Advisory, effective 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, for all Trenton Water Service customers west of the Trent River, until further notice. This advisory is in response to emergency water main repair work being done by the City.
This advisory affects all Trenton Water Service customers west of the Trent River in Trenton, all Murray Ward customers, and customers in Carrying Place, Prince Edward Estates, Kingfisher Cove, and Carrying Place/Consecon Water Distribution System in Prince Edward County. Refer to the map below to see the affected Quinte West areas.
Customers affected by the Boil Water Advisory are to boil their water before consumption. All water for consumption should be brought to a rapid rolling boil and boiled for 1 minute. Let water cool before consuming.
See these guidelines for more information about how to use water safely during a Boil Water Advisory. For more information about water safety, contact Hastings Prince Edward Public Health at 613-966-5500.
Bulk water services for bulk haulers at the Trenton and Frankford/Batawa bulk water stations are not available. Coin-operated water stations remain available at these locations. Bulk water services for haulers remain available at the Bayside bulk water station (1 Aikins Rd., Quinte West, ON).
All residents in the affected areas are asked to avoid any non-essential water use, including watering lawns and gardens, until the Boil Water Advisory is lifted. The City splash pad in Trenton has been turned off.
If you experience low water pressure, please notify the City at 613-392-2841.
Further updates will be provided. Visit quintewest.ca/news for the latest information.
