A boil water advisory has been issued for the town of Collingwood due to a water main break.
A large transmission pipe broke at the busy downtown intersection of Hume Street and Pretty River Parkway on Friday afternoon.
The health unit says municipal tap water is not safe to drink, so residents should boil it before drinking — or they can use bottled water.
Residents are also asked to conserve water. Bottled water distribution centres are operational for those unable to boil their water.
In addition, restaurants, bars and other places that serve prepared food will have to close until tests show the water is safe.
Repair work was completed as of 2:45 this morning, but the boil water advisory remains in place until the municipality is able to receive lab results back.
Distribution Centres:
Central Park Arena (85 Patterson Street) from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Enter from Paterson Street
- Pick up from the loading zone in front of the arena
- Exit onto Lorne Avenue
Royal Canadian Legion (490 Ontario Street) from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Enter from Ontario Street
- Pick up behind the Legion
- Exit onto Erie Street
*Pylons and signage will be in place to guide vehicles.
Limit: One case per person, per household (while supplies last).