Flooding Expected

News Release for SooNews.ca
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 10:48AM

Algoma Public Health would like to advise people living in areas that are prone to flooding to review information on how to reduce the impact of a flood on their homes.

In the spring, heavy rains and snowmelt can have a major impact on the flood potential of rivers and low areas within our communities. Drinking water can be affected by flooding and flood waters may be contaminated by sewage and other pollutants.

During a flood if you suspect that water is contaminated you can purify your water by bringing it to a rolling boil for one minute. You should test your well water after a flood before using the water for drinking and at least four times throughout the year (try testing at each change of season).

Bacteriological water tests are free for homeowners; water sampling bottles can be obtained from the Public Health Laboratory at 160 McDougall Street in Sault Ste. Marie, the sixth floor of the Civic Centre, most convenience stores in the Sault North area and at Algoma Public Health offices in Blind River, Elliot Lake and Wawa.

Algoma Public Health also advises residents not to pump their septic tanks in anticipation of a flood. Empty septic tanks can become buoyant and break out of the ground during a flood.

For additional information on self help advice on floods please visit the Government of Canada’s “Get Prepared” web site at getprepared.ca

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