Please be advised that the boil water advisory issued on August 4 for specific addresses on Beacon and Harold streets has been lifted.

Tap water may now be consumed safely without having to boil it. Tests revealed that the water is safe to drink and presents no health risk.

Affected residences:

• Beacon Street: addresses 252 to 260 (even numbers)
• Harold Street: addresses 19 and 21

Notice to affected residences: 

Preventative Boil-Water Advisory still in effect

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Please note that you must boil your tap water (bringing it to a bubbling boil) for at least 1 minute before drinking it, or use bottled water for:

• drinking or preparing beverages;
• preparing baby bottles and baby food;
• washing and preparing food to be eaten raw (fruits, vegetables, etc.);
• preparing food that doesn’t require long cooking time;
• making ice cubes;
• brushing your teeth or rinsing your mouth;
• providing water to pets.

YOU MAY USE UNBOILED TAP WATER TO :

• prepare food and dishes that require long boiling time for cooking;
• wash dishes in hot water, making sure to dry them well;
• wash clothing;
• take a shower or bath (make sure that young children do not swallow water while bathing).

Lifting of the boil-water advisory

Water samples will be collected from various locations and submitted for laboratory analysis. The boil-water advisory will be lifted once we receive the results of these tests, which requires a minimum of 48 hours.

Please consult the Alerts section of the website for updates regarding the lifting of the boil water advisory.

Questions?

If you require additional information, please call 514 630-2727.
Outside regular business hours, please call 514 630-1234.

Thank you for your understanding.

Dates: July 9 to August 6, 2026

Location: Sainte-Marie East Overpass

Nature of the work: Work will include the reconstruction of certain sidewalk sections as well as drainage corrections, which will be carried out during the day. Scarification and repaving operations on the north and south sections of the roadway, near the approaches to the overpass, will take place overnight, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Traffic impacts: Lane reductions are to be expected during daytime work. Overnight, the eastbound Sainte-Marie Overpass will be completely closed to traffic. Road users will be asked to follow the signage in place to detour around the work area.

Information:

514-694-4100, ext. 3143

[email protected] 

- Update: June 30 - 

Dates: Starting June 29

Location: Saint-Charles Boulevard South, at the intersection of Sainte-Marie Road East

Nature of the work: Work will be carried out to reconfigure the right-turn lane providing access to Saint-Charles Boulevard South from Sainte-Marie Road East. This work is being carried out as part of Sotramont’s ongoing residential development project.

Traffic disruptions to be expected: The existing merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South will be completely closed. Road users must follow the new signage installed in the area.

Information:
514 694-4100, ext. 3411
[email protected]

- Update: July 20, 2026 -

Dates: June 15 to late August, 2026

Targeted location: Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St. and Pasquini St.

Nature of work: 

• Reconstruction of curbs, upper foundation and paving
• Electrical work and installation of LED lighting
• Replacement of fire hydrants and valves

Traffic: Local traffic will be maintained for the duration of the work.

Information:

514-694-4100, ext. 3143

[email protected]