How to use water safely during a Boil Water Advisory and Drinking Water Advisory
Water Advisories
- Current Water Advisories
- Boil Water Advisory Information
- Drinking Water Advisory - Do Not Drink the Water Information
- Drinking Water Advisory - Do Not Use the Water Information
Current Water Advisories
| Location | Type | Area Involved | Date Issued | Date Rescinded |
| Fushimi Lake Provincial Park | Boil Water Advisory | Hearst | 2023-09-08 | |
| Nellie Lake (low lying areas and areas affected by flood water) | Boil Water Advisory | Iroquois Falls | 2023-05-26 | |
| Timberwolf Lodge Restaurant | Boil Water Advisory | Hornepayne | 2022-07-22 | |
| Shillington Apartments | Boil Water Advisory | 1037 Highway 577, Shillington | 2021-09-17 |
For more information on Boil Water Advisories, contact the duty inspector at 705-267-1181 or toll free at 1-800-461-1818.
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Boil Water Advisory
A boil water advisory is issued when authorities suspect or have confirmed the presence of harmful microorganisms (germs or pathogens, such as E.coli bacteria, giardia parasite, etc.) in a drinking water supply. Drinking water contaminated with these pathogens can make people and animals very sick. Boiling the water will kill the germs and make it safe to drink.
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Drinking Water Advisory – Do Not Drink the Water
A “Do Not Drink the Water” advisory is issued when authorities suspect or have confirmed the presence of unacceptable levels of chemical contaminants in the drinking water supply. Drinking water contaminated with these levels of chemical contaminants can pose health risks if ingested. Boiling or disinfecting the water will not remove the contaminants.
Drinking Water Advisory – Do Not Use the Water
A “Do Not Use the Water” advisory is issued when authorities suspect or have confirmed the presence of chemical or radiological contaminants in the drinking water supply. Drinking water contaminated with these contaminants can pose health risks if ingested. Boiling or disinfecting the water will not remove the contaminants.