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Preventative Boil Water Advisory - October 23, 2023

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of watermain maintenance activities, which will result in a preventative boil water advisory affecting all of Porcupine east Bristol Rd. beginning October 23, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Area: All residents and consumers in Porcupine east of the Bristol Road

Date of Advisory: October 23, 2023 at 5:00pm 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;
• 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.

The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

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.

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/.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On 10/23/2023 at 9:47 AM