Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Drinking water advisory lifted for the residents of Vermillion Lake Road and Hwy 144 (west of Joanette Road), Chelmsford
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Saturday, February 14, 2026, for the residents of Vermillion Lake Road and Hwy 144 (west of Joanette Road), Chelmsford.
Public Health issued the drinking water advisory due to an interruption in service from a watermain break.
“The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.”
What to do after a drinking water advisory is lifted and before using the water:
,li>Run cold water faucets for 5 minutes or until the water runs clear.
- Run drinking fountains for 5 minutes before using the water or until the water runs clear.
- Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.
- Drain and refill hot water heaters.
- Large-volume users (for example, schools) may need to run cold water taps longer on first use.
- To get rid of sediment, faucet screens should be removed, rinsed, and put back in place.
For more information, please call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 464 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) or visit phsd.ca.
|