Port au Choix (Newfoundland and Labrador) was under a boil water advisory issued on October 7, 2026. The notice was lifted on October 27, 2026. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador — Water Resources Management.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationNewfoundland and Labrador
Water systemPort au Choix
IssuedOctober 7, 2026
LiftedOctober 27, 2026
Population839
SourceNewfoundland and Labrador — Water Resources Management https://maps.gov.nl.ca/gsdw/rest/services/water/BoilAdvisories/FeatureServer/0/query?where=1%3D1&outFields=*&f=json&outSR=4326&resultRecordCount=2000
Details from the source
Escherichia coli (E. coli) detected in an initial sample(s) is considered extensive and the water system has other known problems. — Winterhouse Pond
Newfoundland and Labrador — Water Resources Management
What to do now that it is lifted
- Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
- Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
- Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.
Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.
Is the boil water notice for Newfoundland and Labrador still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 27, 2026.