Precautionary Boil Water Advisory LIFTED

In consultation with Grey Bruce Public Health, the City of Owen Sound’s precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted, effective immediately (Monday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.)

The precautionary boil water advisory for the City of Owen Sound has been lifted based on an engineering assessment, conducted by Public Health Ontario and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), confirming adequate disinfection of the water. This confirms the water is safe to drink.

A precautionary boil water advisory, like the one issued in Owen Sound, is issued when there’s no confirmed contamination, but one or more of the water-testing parameters indicate there could be a risk to public health (in this case, the turbidity or cloudiness of the water).  A standard boil water advisory is issued when the presence of harmful pathogens has been confirmed in the drinking water supply.

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Residents May Return to Regular Water Use

By City of Owen Sound - Mar 25, 2026

The City of Owen Sound thanks residents for their cooperation and commitment to water conservation over the past week and a half. As part of the precautionary boil water advisory issued on March 14, Owen Sound water users were asked to reduce non-essential water use to assist the Water Treatment Plant’s remedial efforts.  These efforts supported the rapid recovery of the municipal reservoir and helped ensure a stable and reliable water supply for the community.

 

With the reservoir fully restored, residents may now return to regular water use. The bulk water fill station at the Public Works administration building has also reopened.

 

While routine water conservation is always encouraged, the City appreciates the community’s continued efforts to use water responsibly and support long‑term sustainability.

 

 

 

For more information, please contact Bryce McDonald, Manager of Water and Wastewater, at 519-376-4440 ext. 3224 or email bmcdonald@owensound.ca

 

Quick Facts:

  • The City of Owen Sound Water Treatment and Distribution System consists of approximately 142 kilometers of pipe and services approximately 7000 connections.

 

 

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