Flood Management: Lowering of the Gatineau River level upstream of the Chelsea Dam
The Municipality of Chelsea wishes to inform its residents that Hydro-Quebec has lowered the water level upstream of the Chelsea dam to below 96 metres, 1.5 metres higher than the usual level.
Lifting of the preventive boil water advisory on the Municipal Water System
Residents are now able to safely consume water from the municipal aqueduct.
New precautionary boil water advisory
Following the lifting of the boil water advisory earlier this morning, public works staff experienced a water supply problem in the west sector of the water system depriving some residents and businesses of water. Having been under minimum pressure for a few minutes, we are obliged to perform the water tests again and thus, to issue a precautionary boil water advisory.
Water shortage in the west sector of the water system
The Municipality has been advised that residents in the west sector of the water system have lost their water supply. Municipal employees are currently working to resolve the situation as soon as possible.
Lifting of the preventive boil water advisory on the Municipal Water System
The Municipality of Chelsea's Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that the boil water advisory affecting residents served by the water system is now lifted.
Reminder: General precautionary boil water advisory in effect
Water samples are still being analyzed at the laboratory to ensure the quality of the water for consumption. Please be assured that the municipal staff is following the situation closely and that as soon as we have the results of the analysis we will inform the residents as soon as possible.
General preventive boil water advisory in effect
All Chelsea residents served by the municipal water system must boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it, until the advisory is lifted.
Intervention on the water system
The Public Works Department of the Municipality of Chelsea wishes to inform the population that it must proceed with the repair of a conduit on its water system. The work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. on May 18, 2022, and will result in a water cut in the east sector.
Drinking water supply problem due to low water level in the Gatineau River
We invite residents affected by the lack of drinking water due to the drop in the water level of the Gatineau River to contact the Municipality.
Call for applications - Artistic Awakening in the parks
Chelsea's Recreation, Sports, Culture and Community Life Department is looking for artists who are interested in sharing their art through Artistic Awakening in the Parks.
This page was last updated on June 1, 2019
