The Ucluelet First Nation community of Hitacu remains cut off from its water supply on Monday as has been deemed unsalvagable.
B次元官网网址淎fter careful assessment, it has become clear that the existing water supply line has been damaged beyond repair and will have to be completely replaced in order to ensure a successful and reliable water supply to Yuu艂u蕯i艂蕯at岣� going forward,B次元官网网址� read a Jan. 22 advisory posted by the District of Ucluelet. B次元官网网址淭his obstacle has forced the team to consider every possible option. We are now in the process of confirming the usability of repurposing an existing submerged line.B次元官网网址�
Parts are expected to arrive in Ucluelet today for the crew to get to work on installing the existing line and, once that work is complete, the district expects to have a more accurate timetable for when HitacuB次元官网网址檚 taps can be turned on.
B次元官网网址淭his is good news, as the submerged water line, once confirmed as usable, will provide a more reliable, secure, and possibly quicker source of clean drinking water to Yuu艂u蕯i艂蕯at岣�,B次元官网网址� the announcement states.
Residents and visitors are reminded that the Pat Leslie Boat Launch remains closed while the repairs are underway.
Residents of Hitacu are advised not to consume or cook with any tap water until further notice and the First Nation has declared a state of emergency.
Ucluelet First Nation president Charles McCarthy issued a statement clarifying that boiling the tap water will not make it safe and added the water is also not safe for bathing or showering, brushing teeth, washing fruits or vegetables, washing dishes or giving to pets.
The state of emergency is currently set to expire on Jan. 31.
B次元官网网址淲ater trucks have been in the community working to fill and maintain the water levels of the hitac虛u water tower. Once the water tower has reached a sustainable volume and first round of water testing is complete, restrictions may be eased to allow for sanitary washing and short showers. It will be vital to keep water consumption low when this transition takes place,B次元官网网址� reads a statement from the Ucluelet First Nation. B次元官网网址淚n order for the State of Emergency to be lifted the water system needs to be flushed and thorough testing must be done on the tap water to ensure it is safe for consumption. This process will take some time. As more information is gathered, further updates will be issued.B次元官网网址�
Ucluelet has been transporting a water supply truck to Hitacu and the First Nation is delivering bottled water to households. Any households that run out of water are advised to contact Community Health Nurse Simblejeet Kaur at simblejeet.kaur@ufn.ca.
B次元官网网址淲e thank UFN staff and community service interns for your help in distribution. Water deliveries will continue daily until the State of Emergency is lifted,B次元官网网址� the statement reads.
It adds that water refills are available at the Ucluelet Community Centre and UclueletB次元官网网址檚 West Coast Motel is offering shower access to all Hitacu residents. Shower appointments can be booked through the Cix史atin Centre at
andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
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