Contaminated waters in Fort-Coulonge

Contaminated waters in Fort-Coulonge

As announced on their Facebook page, the municipality of Fort-Coulonge informed its residents that the water in the evacuated areas of the municipality has become contaminated. The municipality is advising the community that If you must enter floodwater, it is MANDATORY to wear proper protective gear and to DECONTAMINATE yourself and your clothing with soap and water once you are finished. The Director General of the Municipality of Fort-Coulonge, Ellen Boucher specified that the municipal tap water is still potable and that the contaminated water consits of only the water on the ground.