Treatment of Water at Alderney Manor Continues

Government is taking new steps to treat the water system at Alderney Manor in Dartmouth, to address a recent outbreak of Legionnaires disease.

Government has purchased a copper-silver ionization system that will be permanently installed in the building to treat both hot and cold water.

On Sept. 11, all units and fixtures in the building were flushed with hot water and treated with a leased copper-silver ionization system. Another full flush of all units was completed today, Sept. 18.

Restrictions on showering are still in place until the cold water has been treated, which should be within two weeks. Alternate shower facilities have been secured at Dartmouth Sportsplex.

Staff have been providing regular updates to residents as the situation progresses.

Even though the water is safe to drink, staff have been distributing bottled water and water dispensing units. A cooling area is also set up in the common room, although restrictions on air conditioners were lifted Sept. 4.

There have been five confirmed cases of Legionnaires disease. No new suspected cases have come forward in over a week.