Drinking Water Advisory

• Sturgeon Lake fuel spill cleanup complete but some residents advised not to drink well water

  A drinking water advisory has been lifted for the majority of homes impacted by the fuel spill, however, some drawing water from private wells are advised to not drink the water.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2023
  
• Kawartha Lakes health unit issues drinking water advisory following Sturgeon Lake fuel spill

  The health unit says 30 homes that draw water from Sturgeon Lake are impacted by the fuel spill and that boiling water is not effective.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2023
  
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• Ottawa pledges $43M for clean drinking water on Oneida Nation of the Thames

  To end a long-term drinking water advisory, Oneida Nation of the Thames will switch to Lake Huron as its water source, and have its existing piped distribution system upgraded.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
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• Oneida Nation of the Thames declares state of emergency amid ‘all-time low’ water supply

  Oneida officials declared the state of emergency on Dec. 15 after an 'all-time low' water level was recorded in the community's water tower, it's main source of water.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
• Residents drawing water from Fenelon River advised to filter and disinfect

  Rain and raw sewage have spilled into the river, according to the health unit.

  Health

  Jan 13, 2020
• Simcoe Muskoka health unit lifts drinking water advisory

  The health unit is recommending that after water levels decline, all residents with private water supplies assess their wells and surface water intake.

  Health

  May 16, 2019
• Temporary water supply established for Costco after hydrocarbons detected

  The City of Saskatoon says a temporary water line was installed for the Rosewood Costco after hydrocarbons were detected last week.

  Canada

  May 14, 2018
• Saskatoon sees decrease in water main breaks despite busy 2017

  The City of Saskatoon has reported over 250 water main breaks in 2017.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2017
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• Quick temperature drop causes multiple water main breaks in Saskatoon

  Multiple water main breaks in Saskatoon have been caused by a quick drop in the temperature.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2017
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• Saskatchewan reserve to get clean drinking water after more than five years

  Plans are underway to get a Saskatchewan First Nation clean water after more than five years under a drinking water advisory.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2017