Update Public Notice: Water Distribution System Maintenance and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory August 7, 2024
UPDATE:
Date: August 7, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Please be advised that OCWA Crews are unable to complete the valve replacement and fire hydrant installation for residents in the area of Hazel Street from Pine Street to Coldwater Road in Waubaushene, that was scheduled to take place this week August 6 and 7, 2024.
As a result of this work not being completed the precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for all residents in the area of Hazel Street from Pine Street to Coldwater Road in Waubaushene.
Notices from OCWA have been hand delivered to all affected properties.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ontario Clean Water Agency
1-705-429-2525 or 1-866-775-7712
After Hours at 1-888-363-9311
UPDATE:
Date: August 2, 2024
Time: 2:20 p.m.
Update Public Notice: Water Distribution System Maintenance and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory July 30 to August 7, 2024
Please be advised that the precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for residents listed in the original notice below (dated July 26, 2024).
HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE: OCWA crews will be returning on Tuesday August 6 and Wednesday August 7, 2024 to complete valve replacement and fire hydrant installation for:
- All residents on Hazel Street from Pine Street to Coldwater Road.
Work is anticipated to be completed between 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m on August 6 and 7, 2024.
As a result of this work, a precautionary Boil Water Advisory will be implemented for municipal water users on Hazel Street from Pine Street to Coldwater Road starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 6, 2024. This is a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.
Notices from OCWA have been hand delivered to all affected properties.
The boil water advisory will be in place until OCWA has completed sampling and received results. Hand-delivered notices will be delivered when the advisory has been lifted.
During this time residents may experience low or no water pressure. Please be assured that OCWA will work in an expedient manner to restore the water supply as soon as possible.
What to do:
OCWA advises that all water used for consumption be heated to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute prior to use (store in a clean covered container). Unless it has been boiled first or is commercially bottled, water should not be used for drinking, baby formula, juice, ice, washing fruit and vegetables or brushing your teeth. Please note: Home filtration devices are not a substitute for boiling water.
If any discoloured water is observed after the work, run a cold water tap (preferably a laundry or bath tub tap with no screens/aerators) until the water runs clear (approximately 3 to 5 minutes). Before doing laundry, it is recommended that the water is flushed beforehand.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ontario Clean Water Agency
1-705-429-2525 or 1-866-775-7712
After Hours at 1-888-363-9311
UPDATE:
Date: August 1, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Update Public Notice: Water Distribution System Maintenance and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory July 30 to August 6, 2024
Please be advised that OCWA Crews are unable to complete the valve replacement and fire hydrant installation for residents in the area of Hazel Street from Pine Street to Coldwater Road in Waubaushene, that was scheduled to take place today Thursday August 1, 2024.
OCWA crews will be returning on Tuesday August 6, 2024 to complete this work.
As a result of the work listed below (in the original Public Notice dated July 26, 2024), a precautionary Boil Water Advisory was put in place as of July 30, 2024.
The following areas are STILL UNDER a precautionary Boil Water Advisory:
- All residents on Ash Street.
- All residents on Hazel Street from Pine Street to Coldwater Road.
The boil water advisory will be in place until OCWA has completed sampling and received results. Hand-delivered notices will be delivered to each area when the advisory has been lifted. Some areas, may have the advisory lifted sooner than others. OCWA will hand-deliver notices when the advisory has been lifted to each area.
During this time residents may experience low or no water pressure. Please be assured that OCWA will work in an expedient manner to restore the water supply as soon as possible.
What to do:
OCWA advises that all water used for consumption be heated to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute prior to use (store in a clean covered container). Unless it has been boiled first or is commercially bottled, water should not be used for drinking, baby formula, juice, ice, washing fruit and vegetables or brushing your teeth. Please note: Home filtration devices are not a substitute for boiling water.
If any discoloured water is observed after the work, run a cold water tap (preferably a laundry or bath tub tap with no screens/aerators) until the water runs clear (approximately 3 to 5 minutes). Before doing laundry, it is recommended that the water is flushed beforehand.
Please be advised, the precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for residents in the area from the intersection of Elm Street and Pine Street to the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Elm Street, and ALL residents on Spruce Street. Notices from OCWA have been hand delivered to all affected properties.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ontario Clean Water Agency
1-705-429-2525 or 1-866-775-7712
After Hours at 1-888-363-9311
Date: July 26, 2024
Time: 2:15 p.m.
Public Notice: Water Distribution System Maintenance and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory July 30 to August 1, 2024
Please be advised that there will be a water service supply interruption for specific municipal water users in the Waubaushene area from July 30 to August 1, as crews with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) conduct valve replacement and fire hydrant installation.
Work is anticipated to be completed between 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. on the following days, for the following areas:
- Tuesday July 30, 2024
- From the intersection of Elm Street and Pine Street to the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Elm Street, and ALL residents on Spruce Street.
- Wednesday July 31, 2024
- All residents on Ash Street and residents on Hazel Street between Pine Street and Mountain Avenue.
- Thursday August 1, 2024
- Hazel Street from Pine Street to Coldwater Road.
As a result of this work, a precautionary Boil Water Advisory will be implemented for all areas listed above starting July 30. This is a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.
Notices from OCWA have been hand delivered to all affected properties.
The boil water advisory will be in place until OCWA has completed sampling and received results. Hand-delivered notices will be delivered to each area when the advisory has been lifted. Some areas, may have the advisory lifted sooner than others. OCWA will hand-deliver notices when the advisory has been lifted to each area.
During this time residents may experience low or no water pressure. Please be assured that OCWA will work in an expedient manner to restore the water supply as soon as possible.
What to do:
OCWA advises that all water used for consumption be heated to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute prior to use (store in a clean covered container). Unless it has been boiled first or is commercially bottled, water should not be used for drinking, baby formula, juice, ice, washing fruit and vegetables or brushing your teeth. Please note: Home filtration devices are not a substitute for boiling water.
If any discoloured water is observed after the work, run a cold water tap (preferably a laundry or bath tub tap with no screens/aerators) until the water runs clear (approximately 3 to 5 minutes). Before doing laundry, it is recommended that the water is flushed beforehand.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ontario Clean Water Agency
1-705-429-2525 or 1-866-775-7712
After Hours at 1-888-363-9311