🔔Water Restored, Boil Water Advisory in Effect – January 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Release Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay would like to advise the public that the water repair scheduled for today has been completed, and water has been restored.
Valley residents will see a gradual increase in water pressure and likely air in the lines, and are encouraged to run their taps until the air is released.
Residents are reminded that a boil water advisory is in effect.
Residents are advised to bring water that they might ingest to a rolling boil for one (1) minute. For example, boil water used for:
· Drinking
· Brushing teeth
· Making juice from concentrates and powders
· Cooking
· Washing fruits and vegetables
· Making tea, coffee, and other hot drinks
· Making infant formula and cereals
The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the following criteria have been met:
1. Two (2) sets of satisfactory bacteriological water samples are obtained (absence of total coliform and absence of E. coli per 100ml of sample) from both areas.
2. Satisfactory free chlorine residual is maintained at the entry to the distribution system.
3. Free chlorine residual is detectable & maintained throughout the distribution system.
For more information on Boil Water Advisories and Water Quality, please visit: Water Resources Management
The public will be notified once this advisory is lifted. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Council and management would like to express their appreciation to the water and sewer crews and heavy equipment operators who worked on this issue under less-than-ideal conditions.