A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Bracebridge.
The District of Muskoka reported a major water outage in the town this morning, which crews are working to repair.
- A watermain break was discovered causing a service interruption impacting the majority of customers in Bracebridge. Isolation and repair to the break is underway.
- As repairs take place, water pressure will build slowly throughout the day, however, a Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
- The Boil Water Advisory remains in effect until it is lifted by the Medical Officer of Health or a Public Health Inspector after sampling confirms no contamination of the drinking water. You will be notified when the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.
During a BWA, it is not safe to use water directly from your tap. Only boiled, treated water or an alternate water source (i.e. bottled water) should be used for drinking, preparing food, making beverages or ice cubes, washing foods, or brushing your teeth. Pets can get some of the same illnesses as people so they should be given bottled water or boiled water that has been cooled.
To boil water:
- Fill a pot with water.
- Heat the water until bubbles come from the bottom of the pot to the top.
- Once the water reaches a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute.
- Turn off the heat source and let the water cool.
- Pour the water into a clean container with a cover for storage.
Drinking Water
As an alternative, residents may temporarily get their drinking water from a source that is safe (Kirby’s Beach Water Treatment Plant at 1601 Beaumont Drive in Bracebridge or locations in Gravenhurst that can be found here) or buy bottled water in the short-term. If you are accessing water taps or the water treatment plant, please ensure you follow COVID-19 safety protocols and maintain social distancing and wear a face-covering where necessary.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the District of Muskoka’s Public Works Department at 705.645.6764 or email publicworks@muskoka.on.ca
More details on the Boil Water Advisory can be found by clicking here.
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