Boil water advisory in effect for Bathurst, N.B., due to water main break

A major water main break has resulted in a boil water advisory for Bathurst, N.B.

The city says the break happened Thursday near King Avenue and Melanson Street and it has caused a significant pressure drop in the system.

The city said in Thursday evening update that customers along King Avenue between, but not including, Dumaresq Street and Basin Street, may experience water service outages.

Repairs are expected to be complete by midday Friday.

The city says crews have been contending with deep frozen ground and challenging conditions to reach the break.

A section of King Avenue is closed Friday morning due to repairs near the King Avenue and Melanson Street intersection.

Residents are being told to bring water to rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking. Water used for household tasks and bathing does not need to be boiled.

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