Town under Boil Water Advisory

Collingwood, ON [12 December 2025] – Further to the Temporary Service Disruption Notice issued this afternoon regarding a major water main break, please be advised the Town is now under a BOIL WATER ADVISORY.

This is a cautionary direction from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Residents and businesses should not consume water directly from the tap.

Please refer to the Health Unit Website for details:
https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/SafeWater/Drinking-water-advisories

The Town is required to take water samples once the watermain break has been repaired. These samples will be tested for bacteria and harmful organisms and only when the water quality is acceptable will the boil water advisory be lifted. The advisory could be in place for approximately 5 days.

Please continue to reduce water usage immediately to help conserve supply.

Please also avoid Pretty River Parkway and Hume Street intersection, where the watermain break occured and repairs are taking place.

An update will be issued as soon as it is available.