A boil-water advisory has been lifted for more than 200,000 people living and working in Halifax and the surrounding area.

Halifax Water issued the advisory Monday evening, when the utility said an internal electrical problem at the Pockwock Lake water treatment facility allowed a limited amount of unchlorinated water to enter the system.

Regional medical officer Dr. Monika Dutt said the advisory was “precautionary,” adding that testing since then has found no traces of viruses or bacteria.

Grocery stores in the Halifax area report running out of bottled water, as hospitals say they were washing patients with waterless bath products while water advisory was in effect.{ai:summary}<p>A boil-water advisory in Halifax, affecting over 200,000, has been lifted after an electrical issue at a treatment plant. No contaminants found - precautionary measure. #health</p>

Boil-water advisory impacting 200,000 people in Halifax region lifted after two days

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