LIFTED - Boil Water Advisory in effect for Alcona, ON
UPDATE - October 17, 2022
The Boil Water Advisory in Alcona has been LIFTED! Lab test results have confirmed the water is safe and that no contamination occurred during the watermain break on 25th Sideroad. Impacted residents can resume using water as usual.
Thank you for your patience while our staff conducted repairs, completed the necessary testing and worked closely with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to ensure the safety of your water. For more information on what to do after a boil water advisory has been lifted, visit Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's website.
What to do After Boil Water Advisory is Lifted
15/10/2022
(Innisfil, ON) Due to a watermain break on the 25th Side Road between Hastings Ave. and Lakelands Ave. Alcona, On. Residents within this affected area (see map) are being advised to boil their water. This is a precautionary measure while InnServices Utilities Inc. conducts repairs and completes the necessary bacteriological testing.
InnServices Utilities Inc. Water Operations Department has been issued a boil water advisory for the areas by the local Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The advisory remains in effect until further notice. It will be lifted once the safety of the water has been confirmed by laboratory tests.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is responsible for issuing water advisories and as such InnServices Utilities Inc. is working cooperatively with them throughout this process.
Residents should use an alternate water supply or boil their water at a rolling boil for a least one minute before drinking, gargling, brushing teeth or rinsing their mouth; making baby food or formula; washing dishes; washing fruits, vegetable and other food; or making any meals, drink or ice.
For more information about drinking water advisories, visit www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Drinkingwateradvisories or call 705-721-7520.
Updates will be shared with local media and posted on the InnServices Utilities Inc. Facebook page (www.facebook.com/InnServicesUtilities) Twitter (www.twitter.com/innservices), InnServices website (www.innservices.co) and Town of Innisfil website (www.innisfil.ca)