November 13 Update - Clearbrook Waterworks rescinds Boil Water Notice

Update for November 13, 2024: 

In consultation with Fraser Health, Clearbrook Waterworks is terminating the Boil Water Notice that was issued on November 8, 2024. 

Fraser Health has confirmed that extensive sampling shows no signs of contamination and that the drinking water is safe to drink. To remove the potential of any residual contaminated water, faucets should be run for one minute before first use. 

You can read the update and instructions on the Clearbrook Waterworks District webpage at Rescind Notice - November 13

 

Update from November 8, 2024:

The Clearbrook Waterworks District has issued a boil water notice as E.coli bacteria was found in their water supply on November 7, 2024. 

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

Map of area affected by boil water notice by Clearbrook Waterworks

Residents who access their water supply from Clearbrook Waterworks District should note the following:

  • Do not drink the water without boiling first or otherwise treating the water.
  • Boil water for 1 minute (rolling boil). Preferably use a kettle so as to reduce the risk of burns. Let it COOL before using. 
  • You can choose to use bottled water. 
  • Note that boiled or bottled water should be used for DRINKING, COOKING, BRUSHING TEETH, WASHING READY TO EAT FOODS, AND WASHING DISHES. 
  • Store water in sanitary containers and keep refrigerated.

Clearbrook Waterworks District is connecting with their users directly. 

For more information and updates, please contact Clearbrook Waterworks by calling 604.850.6621, emailing office@clearbrookwaterworks.com , or visiting their website ate www.clearbrookwaterworks.com. 

Alert Level
Medium