A Boil Water Advisory has been issued in Essex.
- County Road 12 from the Arner Townline (County Road 23) west to the intersection of the Chrysler Canada Greenway
- South Malden from the Arner Townline (County Rd. 23) to Walker Road (County Road 11)
According to the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, a water sample taken on Tuesday came back "adverse."
As a precaution, residents are advised to use bottled water or water that has been brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute for drinking or food preparation.
The Town of Essex is currently resampling and flushing the affected areas and will update residents when the boil water advisory has been lifted.
(Letter courtesy of the Windsor Essex County Health Unit)