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Rule changes for boil-water advisories could impact communities, says Municipalities N.L.

Rule changes for boil-water advisories could impact communities, says Municipalities N.L.

A new ruling from the provincial government on boil-water advisories could impact communities that can't afford clean water, according to the president of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador. Municipal Affairs Minister Derrick Bragg said the new rule change will require municipalities looking for funding from the provincial government to make clean, safe drinking water their top priority. Towns under a boil-water advisory would have to address the advisory before they apply for funding.