The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the public that the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for consumers on Pine Street Between Second and Third Avenue as of November 30, 2023, at 3:49pm. The City of Timmins has conducted the required water sampling, and the results are deemed satisfactory by the City of Timmins and the Porcupine Health Unit.

A Preventative Boil Water Advisory was enacted as a precautionary measure on Monday, November 27, 2023, due to repairs on a watermain servicing users on Pine Street in Timmins between Second and Third Avenue. Water was shut off to complete repairs and later restored, however, the Preventative Boil Water Advisory remained in effect until the City obtained drinking water results in two consecutive sets of samples taken a minimum of 24 hours apart.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your cooperation.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:

Area:
• On Suzanne St between Lamminen Ave and Spooner Dr
Date & Time of Disruption:
• November 29, 2023 - Temporary water disruption 8:30 AM to 6 PM

Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-colored water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins is advising all consumers on Pine Street between Second and Third Avenue of a loss of pressure and/or loss of water resulting in the issuance of a precautionary Boil Water Advisory.

• Area: all residents and consumers on Pine Street between Second and Third Avenue.
• Date of Advisory: November 27, 2023, until further notice.

The Environmental Services department is conducting emergency watermain repairs however, the precautionary boil water advisory requires all consumers to take the following steps:

• Bring your water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to using it for domestic purposes, including drinking, making infant formula and juices, brushing teeth, washing raw foods and making ice.
• Wash dishes with boiled water that has been cooled or use potable water from an alternative source; and
• All water taps must be posted, indicating that the water is not safe to drink.

For more information on Boil Water Advisories, please visit www.porcupinehu.on.ca/en/your-community/safe-water/boil-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory-page/

The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the sample results confirm the water is fit for human consumption (minimum of 48 hours following the completion of the repair). City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during business hours. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Don Anderson Haulage will be hauling a Hydro One transformer from the Rail Siding on Hallnor Rd. to the transformer station on Brundy Ave. in Schumacher. The width of this load will occupy a two-lane road with limited shoulder area available.

On November 14, temporary road closures will be in effect on Aura Lake Rd. between Father Costello Dr. and Croatia Ave., prohibiting travel and parking between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Temporary road closure signage will be in place.

Timmins Police Service will be escorting the load and assisting with traffic control along the route. Due to the height of the load, a number of utility trucks will also provide escort.

The move will begin on Hallnor Rd. on Tuesday, November 14th at 07:30 a.m. and will take approximately six hours to reach the transformer station. Expect temporary traffic delays along Hwy. 101 E., Father Costello Dr., Aura Lake Rd., and Croatia Ave. while the load passes through town. Consider arranging an alternative route to avoid delays.

Don Anderson Haulage and the City of Timmins appreciates everyone’s efforts and patience while we navigate this large and complex load through the community.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling carts that are normally scheduled for pick up on Thursday November 9, 2023, will be delayed or postponed until tomorrow, Friday November 10, 2023.

There will be a crew working this evening until 8pm. If your carts are not collected today, please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM, tomorrow November 10, 2023.

 We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your patience.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the public that the Preventative Boil Water Advisory for the Pine Ridge Motel & Trailer Park has been lifted.

Area: Pine Ridge Motel & Trailer Court

Date Advisory Lifted: October 26th, 2023

 Critical maintenance on the system was completed followed by satisfactory bacteriological sample results. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the public of a Preventative Boil Water Advisory.

• Area: Pine Ridge Motel & Trailer Court
• Date of Advisory: October 22, 2023 until further notice.

The City of Timmins is requiring you to take the following steps:
• Users of the water supply should bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute prior to consumption;
• Any water used for cooking/food preparation must be boiled then cooled prior to use; and
• All water taps must be posted, indicating that the water is not safe to drink.

The Preventative Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the sample results confirm the water is fit for human consumption. City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during business hours. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling carts that are normally scheduled for pick up on Friday will be delayed or postponed until tomorrow, Saturday October 21, 2023.

There will be a crew working this evening until 8pm. If your carts are not collected today please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM, Saturday October 21, 2023.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your patience.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain maintenance in the following areas:

Area:
• All of Porcupine, East of Bristol Rd

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 23, 2023 - Temporary Water Disruption 8AM to Midnight

With the watermain maintenance you might experience reduced or fluctuating pressure and/or brown or rust-colored water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to UPDATE the public of a watermain maintenance in the following areas:

Area:
• All of Porcupine, East of Bristol Rd

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 19, 2023 - Temporary Water Disruption, has been changed from 8 AM to 6PM

Even though the watermain break is currently isolated and pressures are back to normal, repairs need to be done and you might experience reduced or fluctuating pressure and/or brown or rust-colored water during the disruption.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

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The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain maintenance in the following areas:

Area:
• All of Porcupine, East of Bristol Rd

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 19, 2023 - Temporary Water Disruption, 8 AM to 12PM

Even though the watermain break is currently isolated and pressures are back to normal, repairs need to be done and you might experience low pressure, brown or rust-colored water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 Bypass Report

Address: 57 Evans Street
Start date: October 9, 2023
Start time: 3:44am
End date: October 9, 2023
End time: 6:23am
Volume by-passed: 237 m3

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a water turn off for infrastructure repair in the following areas:

Area:
• On Third Ave from Balsam St S. to Spruce St S.
• On Balsam St from Third Ave to Algonquin Blvd
• On Cedar St from Second Ave to Fifth Ave
• On Pine St S. from Second Ave to Algonquin Blvd
• On Spruce St N. from Algonquin Blvd to Fifth Ave

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 11, 2023 - Temporary water disruption 7 PM to 7 AM (12 Hour Shut Down)

The water will be turned on as soon as the repairs are complete. Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure and/or brown/rust-colored water once the water is turned back on. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:

Area:
• On Third Ave from Balsam St S to Birch St S
• On Birch St S from Third Ave to Algonquin Blvd.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 28, 2023, Immediately to 8:00PM

Even though the watermain break is currently isolated and pressures are back to normal. Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-colored water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

Road closure: within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality in the Downtown Area.

Areas:
• Starting on Pine St. between Fifth Ave. to Second Ave.
• Third Ave. between Spruce St. S. to Balsam St. S

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 26, 2023, from 11:00pm to 7:00am.

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well as colored water and lower than normal water pressures.

 Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the scheduled water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of an overnight hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:

Areas:
• Ross Ave. & Toke St. areas including Michelano Dr.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 21, 2023, at 12:00AM-7:00AM

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust coloured water following the testing. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes to allow the crew to complete the test. Once the test is complete and the work crew has left the area, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331, starting at 8:30am- 4:30pm. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break affecting the water pressure in the Timmins Area. The watermain break has now been isolated, pressures are back to normal and is being scheduled for an emergency repair.

Area:
• Timmins Area

Time of Disruption:
• September 19, 2023, 1:00PM

Homeowners in that area may experience low-pressure, brown or rust-colored water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure on Ross Ave. to allow for an emergency sewer infrastructure repair to be completed.
Only local traffic will be permitted within the area.

Area:
• Ross Ave from Murray St. to Gordon St.

Date and Time:
• On Monday, September 11, 2023, until mid-week

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation.