Boil Water Advisory Issued for Users of Thorne Drinking Water System

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 

For immediate release: July 31, 2025 

THORNE, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has issued a boil water advisory for users of the Thorne Drinking Water System due to a loss of disinfection that occurred on July 30, 2025.  

Residents and businesses receiving water from this Water System must bring water to a rolling boil for a full minute before preparing food and drinks, brushing teeth, making infant formula, and other activities that could lead to consumption of the water. As an alternative, users can purchase bottled water. 

This advisory remains in effect until further notice. 

For more information, visit myhealthunit.ca/drinkingwater, or contact the Health Unit at 1-800-563-2808 Ext. 5400. 

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Media Inquiries: 

Kylie Wurdell, Public Relations Specialist 
P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808  
E: communications@healthunit.ca