City officials in Thompson have issued a boil-water advisory after shutting down the municipal water distribution system to carry out planned maintenance and upgrade work.
What the advisory says
The shutdown began at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The city said the advisory remains in effect until testing confirms water quality is safe for consumption. Officials said the measure is a precaution because a loss of pressure in the distribution system can increase the risk of contamination.
Under the advisory, any water intended for drinking or food preparation — including making ice, washing produce and cooking — should be either brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute or replaced with commercially bottled water.
Local impacts and service disruption
City crews have been working in the area of Oak Street, which was closed to traffic on Saturday and remained closed on Sunday while the maintenance and upgrade work continued. The city said crews will attempt to restore service as quickly as possible.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Advisory type | Boil-water advisory |
| Start time | 7:30 p.m., Saturday |
| Affected area | Municipal distribution system; crews working near Oak Street |
| Recommended precautions | Bring drinking/cooking water to a rolling boil for one minute or use bottled water |
| How advisory will be lifted | After water testing confirms safety; city to notify via social media and local media |
What residents should do now
- Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking or using for cooking, ice-making or washing produce.
- Use bottled water as an alternative for drinking and food preparation.
- Avoid giving tap water to infants or using it to prepare baby formula unless it has been boiled or is bottled.
- Follow city updates on social media and local media for confirmation that testing has cleared the water supply and the advisory has been lifted.
The city will perform water testing after service is restored and will notify residents when samples show the water is safe to use. Notifications will be issued via the municipality’s social media channels and local media outlets.
Why boil-water advisories are used
Municipalities commonly issue boil-water advisories when system pressure is lost or when repairs are carried out on distribution lines. Lower pressure can allow contaminants to enter drinking-water pipes; boiling kills most bacteria and pathogens that could be present.
Thompson officials emphasised the advisory is precautionary. The city’s approach follows standard public-health steps to protect residents while maintenance and upgrades are completed and water quality is verified through testing.
Where to watch for updates
Residents are asked to monitor the city’s social media feeds and local media reports for the latest information on service restoration and the results of water testing. The advisory will remain in place until the city confirms, through testing, that the water supply meets safety standards.
WE NEWS will continue to follow developments and will update this report when the city announces that the boil-water advisory has been lifted.
