Fairbanks-Hillgrade was under a boil water advisory issued on September 18, 2026. The notice was lifted on October 17, 2026. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador — Water Resources Management.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationFairbanks-Hillgrade, Newfoundland and Labrador
Water systemFairbanks-Hillgrade
IssuedSeptember 18, 2026
LiftedOctober 17, 2026
Population254
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 AND repeat samples can not be taken as required. — Saltine's 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 Fairbanks-Hillgrade, Newfoundland and Labrador still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 17, 2026.