Burnt Islands was under a boil water advisory issued on August 8, 2019. The notice was lifted on October 20, 2026. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador — Water Resources Management.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationBurnt Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water systemBurnt Islands
IssuedAugust 8, 2019
LiftedOctober 20, 2026
Population651
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
Inadequately treated water was introduced into the system due to fire flows, flushing operations, interconnections, minor power outage or other pressure loss. — Long Lake
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 Burnt Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 20, 2026.