UPDATED Feb. 19 at 12:34 p.m.

The city of Greater Sudbury advises the drinking water advisory for residences in Markstay Warren has been lifted.
 
The drinking water advisory for Wahnapitae is still in effect today, Feb. 19. The water distribution centre opens at 7 a.m.

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Residents of Wahnapitae and Markstay Warren are advised that a drinking water advisory is in effect, effective immediately. This drinking water advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Officials hope to achieve normal water service by late tonight, Feb. 18, but this schedule may be extended if necessary, according to a City of Greater Sudbury press release.

Under a drinking water advisory, residents should not use water from the tap for drinking, cooking, dishwashing, brushing teeth, or bathing if there is a risk that water could be ingested. A drinking water advisory is different from a boil water advisory; residents should not use tap water, even if it has been boiled. Bottled water should be used for all purposes until the advisory is lifted.

The city is distributing water to affected residents from the Wahnapitae Community Centre, located at 161 Glenbower Crescent. Residents are asked to supply their own containers to collect non-potable water for flushing toilets and washing, and provide proof of residence.

Bottled water will be supplied for consumption. Residents who require assistance to obtain bottled or non-potable water are asked to call 3-1-1.

The water distribution site will remain open until 11 p.m. on Feb. 18 and will reopen again at 7 a.m. on Feb. 19, as required.

Crews are repairing a damaged water pipe at the Wanapitei Water Treatment Plant. Once the leak has been repaired, the City of Greater Sudbury is required by the Sudbury & District Health Unit to flush the water distribution system and to test the water for optimum quality prior to lifting the drinking water advisory.