Lynden water advisory

Residents in Lynden are being warned not to drink the water after high levels of lead were detected in the system.

Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health says the levels found are not a risk to people in the short term, but the advisory will remain in place until they are brought under control.

Residents who receive water from the Lynden drinking water system can use a water filter as a temporary intervention to ensure their tap water is safe.

Public Works will also be providing filters to each household affected.