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Boil Water Advisory for Plattsville

Southwestern Public Health has issued a boil water advisory for residents in the northeast corner of Plattsville following a watermain break on April 29, 2025. The advisory is being issued as a precautionary measure due to the potential for contamination of the drinking water system.

Affected areas:
  • East of Platt St N to Hofstetter Rd
  • North of Albert St E to Hilborn Street
Dr. Ninh Tran, Medical Officer of Health, recommends that all affected residents bring water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before using it for:
  • Drinking
  • Preparing infant formula or juice
  • Brushing teeth
  • Washing raw foods
  • Making ice
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available and once the advisory can be lifted. 

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory, including steps for safe water use and answers to common questions, visit our Boil Water Advisory Information web page.

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Southwestern Public Health (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)

St. Thomas Site
(Administrative office)
1230 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9

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410 Buller Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2

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