Editor's note: The boil water advisory has been lifted.
Update
Timmins manager of environmental services and public utitliies Scott Tam said a "chemical process upset" is the reason for the boil water advisory.
"As Timmins Water Filtration Plant staff were getting the process back online, we were utilizing the water storages in our reservoirs. During water production and the use of the reservoirs, water pressure was reduced, and therefore, it was decided to implement a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution to limit the potential risk to the drinking water system," said Tam in a news release.
While Schumacher was most impacted by pressure loss, the advisory was extended to Porcupine and South Porcupine as a precaution.
According to the city, water production and pressures have been restored. The boil water advisory is in effect until there are two consecutive sets os samples taken 24 to 48 hours apart.
The information on the advisory was shared by the Porcupine Health Unit on their Facebook and website.
Corporate communications co-ordinator Heather Duhn said the city is "limited and need to rely on internet, radio, newspaper and social media" to let residents know.
"We understand that it is very difficult to reach everyone, and we continue to encourage citizens to call Service Timmins if they have any concerns regarding their services," she wrote in an email.
Original Story
A boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Schumacher, South Porcupine and Porcupine.
According to the Porcupine Health Unit alert, it's effective today (July 6) and affects residents east of Highway 655.
"Residents affected are required to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to use or use bottled water," reads the alert.
The health unit alert says the advisory was issued by the City of Timmins. It does not include details on the cause or how long it will last.
Tap water can be used for washing clothes, for adults and older children to shower, shaving and flushing toilets.
Use boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, handwashing, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing food and baby formula, making ice, coffee makers, sponge bath babies and young children after the water has cooled, and giving water to pets.
Read more tips and information from the health unit on boil water advisories here.
