There has been a precautionary boil water advisory for the City of Dauphin water system including Eclipse Distribution.
Test results have shown the presence of total coliform.
It's not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, like laundry or washing dishes.
Adults and older children that are able to avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower.
They recommend young children should be sponge bathed.
If boiling water is not practical, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used for consumptive purposes like bottled water.
All commercial, public and permitted facilities like restaurants, health care facilities, daycares, personal care homes and other private facilities that provide food and water services, must follow water use recommendations from the Boil Water Advisory Fact Sheet #3 – Boil Water Advisory For Commercial/Public Facilities. A copy of this Fact Sheet is available on their their website.
