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Sturgeon Lake fuel spill cleanup complete but some residents advised not to drink well waterA 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.EnvironmentApr 27, 2023
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Kawartha Lakes health unit issues drinking water advisory following Sturgeon Lake fuel spillThe health unit says 30 homes that draw water from Sturgeon Lake are impacted by the fuel spill and that boiling water is not effective.EnvironmentApr 4, 2023
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Ottawa pledges $43M for clean drinking water on Oneida Nation of the ThamesTo 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.CanadaMar 23, 2023
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Oneida Nation of the Thames declares state of emergency amid ‘all-time low’ water supplyOneida 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.CanadaDec 20, 2022
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Residents drawing water from Fenelon River advised to filter and disinfectRain and raw sewage have spilled into the river, according to the health unit.HealthJan 13, 2020
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Simcoe Muskoka health unit lifts drinking water advisoryThe health unit is recommending that after water levels decline, all residents with private water supplies assess their wells and surface water intake.HealthMay 16, 2019
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Temporary water supply established for Costco after hydrocarbons detectedThe City of Saskatoon says a temporary water line was installed for the Rosewood Costco after hydrocarbons were detected last week.CanadaMay 14, 2018
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Saskatoon sees decrease in water main breaks despite busy 2017The City of Saskatoon has reported over 250 water main breaks in 2017.CanadaDec 7, 2017
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Quick temperature drop causes multiple water main breaks in SaskatoonMultiple water main breaks in Saskatoon have been caused by a quick drop in the temperature.CanadaNov 7, 2017
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Saskatchewan reserve to get clean drinking water after more than five yearsPlans are underway to get a Saskatchewan First Nation clean water after more than five years under a drinking water advisory.CanadaJul 25, 2017
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