Boil Water Advisory in Town of Ingersoll

*This boil water advisory was officially lifted as of May 2, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. Run your taps for at least five minutes to flush your pipes before using the water.

Southwestern Public Health has issued a boil water advisory to all users of the Ingersoll Municipal Water Supply. This advisory encompasses all municipal water supply users within the Town of Ingersoll. The advisory is precautionary as the Medical Officer of Health has been advised of water samples that may indicate the presence of bacteria in the water.

Those affected are notified by the County of Oxford and will be notified when the advisory is lifted.

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

A “Boil Water FAQ” is available on the Southwestern Public Health website.