A boil water advisory is in place for all residents in the Cookstown area who live on or east of Highway 27.
Town officials say the advisory, required by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, will remain in effect overnight.
A watermain break early Tuesday morning resulted in the draining of water from the nearby Cookstown Water Tower, and a boil water advisory was issued as a precaution due to a drop in water pressure.
The advisory affects about 400 residents. Fourteen customers are currently without water so that the broken watermain can be repaired.
Victoria Street East from Highway 27 to Cook Avenue remain closed during the repairs. A section of the road will be excavated and restored to fix the watermain.
The advisory is in effect until further notice and will be lifted once the safety of the water has been confirmed through tests.
Town officials say the affected area is being flushed out and that preliminary results from the laboratory are expected within 24 hours
According to town officials, residents should use an alternate water supply or boil their water at a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking, gargling, making baby food or formula, washing dishes or produce, making ice or meals, or brushing their teeth.
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