tel 6136234231 amprior@arnprior.ca fax 6136238091 — www.arnprior.ca UPDATE: DRINKING WATER ADVISORY FOR THE TOWN OF ARNPRIOR — AFFECTING ALL AREAS ARNPRIOR ARNPRIOR August 10, 2016 - 4:30 PM The Town of Amprior has issued a Drinking Water Advisory unti further notice for ALL AREAS OF ARNPRIOR. This advisory applies to all residents that utilize water for personal use and all businesses that may provide drinking water to members of the public. ‘The advisory is being issued due to a loss of pressure in the water distribution system throughout several areas of the Town. At approximately 8:45 AM, during planned water- main construction activities, an unexpected loss of pressure occurred. Shortly thereafter, The Town received reports from locations in the South and West portions of the Town that water users were without water. Following the receipt of these reports, the Town notified the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) as well as the Ministry of Environment that a loss of pressure in the Towns distribution system occurred. The RCDHU initially issued a boil water advisory and then shorlly thereafter upgraded the advisory to a DRINKING WATER ADVISORY. which reans that water should not be consumed or used for bathing as boiling water or chlorinating is not a sufficient way to ensure the safety of the water. Clean drinking water supplies are being set-up at the Nick Smith Centre. The Town will be dispensing bulk water as well as bottled sources. If possible, please bring a personal container to hold water if available to you. The Nick Smith Contre will be open aed continuing to distribute clean drinking water overnight on the night of August 10" to the morning of August 11". Ifyou are unable to attend the Nick Smith centre to obtain water, please contact Town Holl at 613-623-4231 and the Town will arrange delivery of water supplies for you. The Town of Amprior is distributing this message through local media sources and is publishing up to date information on our website at waw.amprior.ca. The Town however is requesting help from residents to distribute this information to friends and family that may not have access to common media sources “The Town would lke to inform residents that Town beaches remain open and are safe for summing. The splash pad at Robert Simpson Park however has been closed as the source of the water for this play structure is included in this advisory. + WHERE THE RIVERS MEET *105 Elgin St. West tel 613 623 4231 amprior@amprio ARNPRIOR Arnprior, ON K7S OA8 fax 613 623 8091 w.arnprior.ca Fruits and vegetable gardens should not be watered at this time. Tap water should not be provided to pets at this time. Pets should be provided a clean source of water such as bottled water. Residents that are concerned that they have previously consumed tap water before becoming aware of the advisory should monitor themselves and loved ones for signs of nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. If these symptoms become present people should seek medical attention immediately. Residents are welcome to contact the RCDHU if they have further concerns. The contact number for the RCDHU is 1-800-267-1097. Water users are asked to not utilize water for any purposes except for flushing toilets. PLEASE DO NOT CONSUME OR BATHE IN TOWN SUPPLIED WATER. This is not a boil water advisory as BOILING WATER OR CHLORINATING IS NOT SUFFICIENT. This advisory is issued as a precaution and will be rescinded once the Town and Renfrew County and District Health Unit can confirm that water in the distribution system is safe to drink, The Town is currently coordinating water sampling and quality testing in order to make this determination. This drinking water advisory will not be lifted until at least 5:00 pm on Friday ‘August 12, 2016; however it could be extended if required. Please monitor the Towns website and media for further updates. ‘Additional information and updates can be found on the Town's Website at www.arnprior.ca For Media Inquiries, Please Contact. Lindsay Wilson Marketing and Economic Development Officer 613-623-4231 ext. 1829 Next Update: 10:00 AM August 11, 2016 Sincerely, John Steckly Acting Director of Public Works * WHERE THE RIVERS MEET