Update provide August 15, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.: The precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Porcupine and South Porcupine effective August 15, 2025 at 3:31pm. The City of Timmins has conducted the required water sampling and the results are deemed satisfactory by the City of Timmins and Northeastern Public Health.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public that loss of water pressure and/or no water pressure has occurred in the following areas:
All residents, businesses, and consumers in South Porcupine and Porcupine
Date of Advisory: August 12, 2025
Following the restoration of water, the City of Timmins is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory. The City of Timmins is requiring you to take the following steps:
· Users of the water supply should bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute prior to consumption;
· Wash dishes with boiled water that has been cooled or use potable water from an alternative source; and
· All water taps must be posted, indicating that the water is not safe to drink.
The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the sample results confirm the water is fit for human consumption (minimum of 48 hours following the completion of the repair).
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 during business hours. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Amanda Dyer
The Preventative Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Porcupine and South Porcupine effective August 15, 2025 at 3:31pm. The City of Timmins has conducted the required water sampling and the results are deemed satisfactory by the City of Timmins and Northeastern Public Health.
Background
A Preventative Boil Water Advisory was enacted as a precautionary measure on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 due to repairs on a watermain servicing users in Porcupine and South Porcupine. Water was shut off to complete repairs and later restored, however, the Preventative Boil Water Advisory remained in effect until the City obtained drinking water results in two consecutive sets of samples taken a minimum of 24 hours apart.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your cooperation.
Amanda Dyer
Starting Monday, August 18, the small section of Lawrence St. between Michener Blvd. and Hwy 101 E. will be closed. Contractors will be excavating for in-ground services. We expect the closure to take approximately 2 weeks.
Traffic on Hwy 101 E. will not be impacted.
A road closed sign will be placed on Ferguson Rd. at Lawrence St. with access for local traffic only. Crawford and Bristol are available for detours.
Learn more about the City's full rehabilitation of the Connecting Link at: www.timmins.ca/connecting_link
Amanda Dyer
Mayor Michelle Boileau and senior municipal staff will be representing Timmins at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, taking place in Ottawa from August 17 to 20, 2025.
This year, Timmins’ delegation will meet with Parliamentary Assistant Ric Bresee, Ministry of Transportation, to seek updates on provincial funding for Hwy. 67 (Municipal Rd.) and make a case for a northern bypass route to redirect heavy truck traffic away from the urban core.
“The proposed northern bypass is not just about moving traffic, it’s about ensuring the safe and efficient flow of goods, reducing wear on our roads, and supporting the industries that sustain our community,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “The AMO Conference gives us the chance to advocate directly to provincial decision-makers for investments that will benefit Timmins now and in the future.”
Mayor Boileau and senior staff will also meet with Solicitor General Michael Kerzner to address bail reform and rising policing costs, followed by a separate meeting with the Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) group to discuss broader northern policing priorities.
The AMO Conference is Ontario’s largest annual gathering of municipal leaders, providing a crucial platform to meet directly with provincial ministers, parliamentary assistants, and senior government staff.
Amanda Dyer
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Katerina Beard
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of emergency watermain break within the following area:
Timmins South:
• Commercial From Rea St S to Cameron St S
Date & Time of Disruption:
• August 14, 2025 – 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish. Once the work is completed, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Secondary Bypass - Whitney-Tisdale Water Pollution Control Plant
Address: 815 Gervais Street
Start date: August 11, 2025
Start time: 6:00 PM
End date: August 11, 2025
End time: 7:15 PM
Volume by-passed: 38.44m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help by conserving water by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, taking long showers or running the dishwasher during rain storms. You can also help by keeping our pipes clear - no wipes in the pipes!
For more information, please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Sanitary Sewer Overflow – Station 2
Address: 57 Evans Street
Start date: August 11, 2025
Start time: 4:00 PM
End date: August 11, 2025
End time: 5:10 PM
Volume by-passed: 260.99m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help by conserving water by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, taking long showers, or running the dishwasher during rain storms. You can also help by keeping our pipes clear - no wipes in the pipes!
For more information please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Secondary Bypass at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant.
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: August 11, 2025
Start time: 4:00 PM
End date: August 11, 2025
End time: 8:10 PM
Volume by-passed: 2,349.304
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
For more information please visit: https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
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