Bracebridge, Ont., under boil water advisory amid problem with distribution system

Bracebridge, Ont., residents are being advised to boil their tap water amid a problem with Muskoka’s water distribution system.

In a news release issued Sunday, officials with the Town of Bracebridge said there was a line that broke in the area of Wharf Road.

Officials said the problem has since been isolated and crews were working to re-pressure the system by Sunday afternoon.

“Although water services are expected to be available as early as this afternoon, users must continue to boil their water for consumption purposes until the boil water advisory is lifted, which may take several days,” the news release said.

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Officials said those who use water directly from the municipal system should not use it for drinking, making juice, infant formula, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing fruits and vegetables.

Officials said drinking water is available is Kirby’s Beach Water Treatment Plant on Beaumont Drive.