Mainland was under a boil water advisory issued on September 14, 2026. The notice was lifted on October 23, 2026. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador — Water Resources Management.
Details from the source
Water entering distribution system or facility, after a minimum 20 minute contact time does not have a free chlorine residual of at least 0.3 mg/l or equivalent CT value. — Caribou Brook
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 Mainland, Newfoundland and Labrador still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 23, 2026.