Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. 24 August 2020. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. 24 August 2020. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)
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Kettle and Stony Point First Nation lifts boil water alert

A boil water advisory was lifted at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation as of 3 p.m. Thursday, October 5.

The alert was put in place on September 29 after a watermain break on the 14th Concession.

The First Nation received the results from the second round of testing Thursday afternoon.

In a Facebook post, the First Nation said the Chief and Council, Administration, Public Utilities Commission and Health Services appreciate the patience that was shown as they worked to ensure a safe water supply for the community.

When the alert was issued, members of the First Nation were told to boil water for a full five minutes before consumption.

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