Boil Water Advisory

• Boil-water advisories lifted near Calgary watermain break after pipe burst

  Anyone who has not turned on the taps in the last 24 hours should flush their home's water systems before using.

  Canada

  Jan 5
  
• Ontario city opens bottled water distribution centres as boil-water advisory continues

  Collingwood has opened bottled water pickup sites at Central Park Arena and the Royal Canadian Legion as a boil water advisory remains in effect following a major watermain break.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2025
  
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• Halifax-area residents under boil water advisory after watermain break

  Halifax Water says crews found the break in the pipe near Waverley Road Saturday night, and are on site today to continue their work. 

  Health

  Dec 7, 2025
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• Boil water advisory issued for Town of Oliver

  A boil water advisory was issued for much of the Town of Oliver on Friday due to a mechanical issue at the Rockcliffe Well,.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2025
• Boil water advisory issued for parts of Halifax region

  A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of the Halifax region after a power failure at a water treatment facility.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2025
• ‘Life is hard’: Ontario First Nation under a 29-year boil water advisory

  The town of Neskantaga is under a 29-year boil water advisory. The water problem has left many with mental health issues, including anxiety and a loss of trust.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2024
• Star Blanket Cree Nation receives new water treatment plant, ending boil water advisory

  After years of living under a boil water advisory, the Star Blanket Cree Nation receives a new water treatment plant to provide safe, clean drinking water for generations to come.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2024
• Boil water advisory ends in Halifax after almost 40 hours. Here’s the next steps

  Halifax Water says a boil-water advisory, which impacted more than 200,000 residents and lasted nearly two days, has been lifted in the area.

  Health

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Boil water advisory: Halifax utility says it could be days before it ends

  Halifax Water says people should boil water at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and any other activity requiring human consumption.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2024
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• Calgary activates Municipal Emergency Plan after water main break spurs boil water advisory

  The City of Calgary issued a "critical water supply" alert on Thursday morning as the fallout from a water main break the night before continued to escalate.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2024