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Boil Water Advisory LIFTED for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for water customers in the Town of Gravenhurst.

The water is safe to consume. The water does not need to be boiled before drinking.  For more information, visit www.smdhu.org or call Health Connection Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, ext. 8811 to speak with a public health...

Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Monday, November 29, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – A Boil Water Advisory (BWA) was issued on Saturday and remains in effect for Town of Gravenhurst water customers until further notice.

Water Testing Continues

As part of the Boil Water Advisory issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), the District is required to sample water and submit consecutive water tests for a minimum of 48 hours before the Advisory can be lifted....

Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Sunday, November 28, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – A Boil Water Advisory (BWA) remains in effect for Town of Gravenhurst water customers until further notice. At this time, we advise that Gravenhurst water customers boil their water for at least 1 minute before consumption  (drinking, cooking, brushing teeth) or use an alternate potable source of water until the Boil Water Order and Advisory is lifted by the Medical Officer of...

Water Service Restored – Boil Water Advisory Now in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Saturday, November 27 (Gravenhurst, ON) - Water service has been restored to municipal water customers in the Town of Gravenhurst, however the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory, which is a standard procedure after the water system has been restored.

Out of an abundance of caution, the District turned the taps off to municipal water customers in Gravenhurst early this morning...

Saturday, November 27 (Gravenhurst, ON) - The District of Muskoka continues to experience a problem with the water system in Gravenhurst – affecting the municipal water supply to District water customers. Municipal water in other communities remains safe to use as normal. 

Do not use the water in Gravenhurst, and do not boil the water with the intention to drink or use. Out of an abundance of caution, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a “do not use” order. We are continuing...