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Kawartha Lakes - Tuesday April 1, 2025 at 6pm - The Boil Water Advisory issued on Sunday, March 30, 2025 for the Pinewood Drinking Water System located in the Village of Pontypool, Ontario has been rescinded by the Medical Officer of Health.

Kawartha Lakes - Tuesday April 1, 2025 at 2pm - The Boil Water Advisory (BWA) issued on Saturday, March 29, 2025 for the Sonya Drinking Water System located in the Hamlet of Sonya, Ontario has been rescinded by the Medical Officer of Health.

Kawartha Lakes – The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on Tuesday April 1, 2025, due to a loss of pressure in the drinking water system.

Kawartha Lakes – The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on Monday March 31, 2025, due to a loss of pressure in the drinking water system.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes has declared a State of Emergency, March 31, 2025, in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area and the escalating impacts.

Kawartha Lakes – The freezing rain storm has passed, but its effects are still being felt across the municipality, especially with ongoing power outages.

Kawartha Lakes - The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on March 31, 2025 due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a short generator failure at the Water Treatment facility. Notices have been hand delivered to residents.

This tap water can make you ill. The elderly, the very young and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

The freezing rain storm continues to have widespread impacts across the municipality. With strong winds expected tonight, there is a risk of additional damage.

We strongly encourage residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and to check in on vulnerable neighbours—only if it’s safe to do so.

Kawartha Lakes – The effects of the freezing rain storm are widespread throughout the municipality. Winds expected this evening may increase damage. This update provides residents with information on where to go for assistance. A further update will be provided at approximately 5pm today.

Kawartha Lakes – The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on March 29, 2025 due to a power loss at the Water Treatment facility. Notices have been hand delivered to residents.