Notice of Water Service Disruption – Franklin Drive and Barnes Avenue, Port McNicoll, October 6, 2025

Please be advised that there will be a water service disruption for municipal water users on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Franklin Drive and Barnes Avenue in Port McNicoll. 

• This disruption will affect Franklin Drive, from Seventh Avenue to Barnes Avenue, including properties located at the corner of Franklin Drive and Seventh Avenue. 

• Water service will also be disrupted on Barnes Avenue, from Athabaska Street to Alberta Street. 

Tay Township Operational Services in partnership with the Ontario Clean Water Agency will be working to tie in new watermain and water services along Franklin Drive. Please expect traffic delays in the area. 

During this time, there will be no water available for all affected properties. Following completion of the watermain works, you may experience a change in pressure and/or some discolouration, and sediment in the water. 

Should you experience discoloured water after the work has been completed, run your cold water for 10-15 minutes to clear the service line. If the water does not clear after this time, turn off the tap and wait 30 minutes and repeat the process. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Ontario Clean Water Agency at 1-866-775-7712 during regular business hours. For after hour emergency service for water, wastewater please call 705-526-5762.