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The province has issued a boil water advisory for those who rely on the Victoria Beach public water system.

A Monday night letter from Manitoba’s medical officer of health blames the problem on a power outage.

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“A power outage at the water treatment plant on July 29, 2019 has led to the loss of water pressure … depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to ensure public health protection,” the letter states.

The government document says the water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for drinking, ice-making, preparing beverages, washing food or brushing teeth.

The water is considered safe without boiling for washing dishes. Those able to avoid swallowing water, can also safely bathe in it, the provincial letter states.

Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach Reeve Penny McMorris said the seasonal water treatment plant mostly serves cottagers, along with some permanent residents. She said about 1,200 properties are affected.