General City News
Sign up for City news to your inbox!
Stay up to date on the city's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our news posts.
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory and Residents Asked to Temporarily Reduce Use of Water in City of Owen Sound
As advised by Grey Bruce Public Health, the City of Owen Sound has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for all residents and consumers using the municipal water system. This is a precautionary measure due to high levels of turbidity (cloudiness in the water) observed at the water treatment plant. High levels of turbidity can interfere with disinfection, which is one component of water treatment. The water currently continues to meet all other quality and testing standards.
While the precautionary boil water advisory is in place, please bring all water to a rolling boil for one (1) minute before using it for drinking, preparing food or beverages, making ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, or brushing teeth. This is particularly important for young children, older adults and people who are immuno-compromised to protect their health.
It’s not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as showering, laundry, bathing or washing dishes.
Drinking water directly from the tap is not recommended and could potentially result in illness.
In addition to boiling water, the City of Owen Sound is asking all residents, as well as anyone who lives or works in a building connected to the City’s water system, to reduce their water use. This request will aid in required remedial actions.
This impacts the entire City of Owen Sound as well as parts of Meaford (Village of Leith) and Georgian Bluffs who are connected to the City of Owen Sound water system.
The City of Owen Sound is monitoring the water quality closely with increased testing and working with Grey Bruce Public Health to assess the potential risk to health and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
Residents will be notified when the precautionary boil water advisory notice is lifted at OwenSound.ca/News. This will occur when the water is confirmed to be safe to consume.
Please share this information with contacts who use the municipal water system in the City of Owen Sound.
Notice to Ratepayers Regarding Water Bills
March 6, 2026: Some water bills are currently delayed and will be issued shortly. We are working on the issue and will have them available as soon as possible. Bills will be due 21 days after mailout day; ratepayers will not be charged a penalty if paid within this timeframe. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this issue.
To confirm, register, or amend your information, visit Register to Vote Ontario until August 14, 2026. Our Municipal Election Day is October 26, 2026.
Discover Owen Sound’s rich history and plan a day trip to explore heritage sites as part of Doors Open Ontario, an annual program of the Ontario Heritage Trust. Come out to tour 14 sites in Owen Sound on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Motorists travelling on 10th Street between 2nd Avenue West and 2nd Avenue East may experience eastbound lane reductions during the afternoon on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. This lane closure is necessary to accommodate sidewalk, gutter and curb improvements related to the Downtown River Precinct (DRP) Phase 2 construction project.
The City of Owen Sound Leaf and Yard Waste Composting Facility, located at 2450 28th Avenue East, is scheduled to be closed from Tuesday, August 6 to the end of the day Friday, August 9, to allow for wood grinding to occur. Changes to these hours may occur due to contractor requirements and weather.
It’s nearly time for the August Civic Holiday, and the City is reminding everyone of facility closures and modified hours on Monday, August 5.
Due to a watermain break, 2nd Avenue West is currently closed between 8th Street West and the base of Moore's Hill. The City is asking motorists to avoid the area as they undertake the emergency watermain repair.
Residents in the area may notice reduced water pressure. The estimated time for repair completion has not yet been determined.
The City is excited to announce that Owen Sound Transit (OST) is now integrated with the Transit App, offering riders free access to real-time bus arrival information. Riders can conveniently check when their bus will arrive, whether they are using a computer or a mobile app.
Please be advised that a Special County of Grey Joint All Councils meeting will be held with the County of Grey and all of its lower tier municipalities on August 8, 2024.
At approximately 1 p.m. today Owen Sound Fire Services responded to the area of Alpha Street for a report of a significant Natural Gas leak. Enbridge were on scene and requested Fire to attend to assist with an evacuation of houses in the area. Enbridge has estimated it will take approximately 2 hours to stop the free flow of Gas.
Grey County will begin sharing court security and prisoner transportation costs at the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice with the City of Owen Sound in 2025. Currently in Ontario, these court expenses are the sole responsibility of the local municipality.
Please be advised that Mayor Boddy has called an Emergency Council meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the Kiwanis Sk8 and Bike Park Concrete Rehabilitation capital project.
Sign up for City news to your inbox!
Stay up to date on the city's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our news posts.
This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.