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UPDATED: State of Emergency that was declared in Little Current, Town of Northeastern Manitoulin has ended

Town is unable to provide fresh water to the residents owing to a mechanical problem at the water plant

The State of Emergency in Little Current has ended. Following is a new statement from the office of the Mayor that was issued earlier this evening:

Little Current: Mayor Al MacNevin has declared that the risk of the Little Current water plant not being able to produce sufficient supply has been mitigated and the state of emergency is over. Through the focused efforts of Ontario Clean Water Agency the plant is running a normal
capacity once again.
The Mayor wants to thank the many volunteers who assisted through-out the day, as well as OCWA and Town Staff.
This issue was resolved through the combined efforts of a dedicated group who worked tirelessly to keep the plant running.
We thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation in this matter. As always, we encourage water conservation and responsible use.

ORIGINAL STORY IS BELOW:

A State of Emergency has been declared in Little Current and the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands because of mechanical problems at the water treatment plant that became apparent late Saturday morning.

A news release signed off by Mayor Alan MacNevin Saturday said the Town "is experiencing mechanical problems in the Little Current water plant that have resulted in the inability to provide a water supply to the residents."

The release said the Ontario Clean Water Agency and municipal staff are working diligently to restore services as quickly as possible.

Please continue to monitor our municipal website at www.townofnemi.on.ca and our facebook page for updates.  We thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation in this matter. Residents will be notified as soon as service can be restored.

The town's Facebook page advised that a supply of drinking water is available.

"Please be advised, for those residents in Little Current, there is a limited supply of drinking water available for pick-up at the Little Current Public Works Garage located at 27 Gammie Street.  If you do not have a way to get to the Public Works Garage, please call the Town Office at (705) 368-3500 to arrange for delivery," said a notice on the page.

The situation was further described by additional information on the Facebook page.

"Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands- July 24, 2021 at 10:15am

Please be advised that the Main Water Treatment Plant in Little Current has run out water.

When water service resumes, you are asked to not use your water, until you are advised to do so.

Ontario Clean Water Agency and the Town are working closely together to get this problem solved as quickly possible.

Please continue to follow our municipal website at www.townofnemi.on.ca. and our Facebook Page for updates.

We thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation," said the notice. 


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