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In its latest update, published at 18:51 local time and updated at 18:56, Imaz Press reported that Sudéau attributed the warning to difficulties affecting some drinking-water production facilities. The area above the 19th kilometre was not included in the notice.

Sudéau advised affected users to use bottled water or boil tap water for at least three minutes for drinking, food preparation and other listed uses; tap water could still be used for washing and sanitation. The restrictions are to remain until disinfection is restored and tests confirm compliance. An earlier service notice had said supply would recover gradually after a fault at Leveneur; the later water-quality warning is the current status.