A boil-water advisory is in effect for a number of neighbourhoods in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The affected communities are: Beaver Bank, Middle and Lower Sackville, Upper Hammonds Plains, Bedford, Fall River, Halifax, Timberlea, Spryfield and Herring Cove.

Halifax Water says there is a possibility of unchlorinated drinking water in these areas.

It says water can still be used, however it should be boiled for at least one minute before using water for drinking, preparing infant formula, m…