Public Works Notices

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin has received confirmation from Public Health Sudbury & Districts that the Drinking Water Advisory for residents connected to the Mindemoya municipal water system has been lifted as of 3:40 pm on October 8th, 2026.

Residents may resume normal use of municipal tap water. However, the following steps are recommended before use:

• Run cold water faucets for a few minutes or until the water runs clear before using.
• Large-volume users may need to run cold water taps longer.
• Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.
• Drain and refill water heaters according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Remove faucet screens, rinse away any sediment and put them back in place.

Thank you to all affected residents for your patience and understanding throughout the advisory.

For further information, please visit www.phsd.ca.

Old Highway 551 in Mindemoya, from Highway 551 to Ketchankookem Trail, has reopened following the completion of repairs to the watermain leak.

The roadway is now open to traffic.

Thank you to our municipal crew for their hard work in completing the repairs and reopening the road. We also appreciate the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists throughout the closure.

Road Closure - Old Hwy 551

From Hwy 551

To Ketchankookem Trail

Due to  a watermain leak on Old Hwy 551, the Municipality has closed this roadway.  Repair is scheduled to commence Monday. October 5.  Alternate routes are available.  We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin would like to advise residents of Mindemoya that the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be conducting annual spring main valve exercising and hydrant flushing from June 4th to June 6th, 2026.

During this time, residents may experience:

• Temporary low water pressure
• Cloudy or discoloured water

This is a routine and necessary process to maintain the safety and quality of our drinking water system. The water is safe for consumption. If cloudy or discoloured water is noticed, residents are asked to run their taps for a few minutes until the water clears.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as this important maintenance is completed.

Please be advised that the finger docks located at the Government Dock in Mindemoya will be installed once water levels allow for safe installations.

The Lake Kagawong boat launch dock, located on Perivale Road West, is currently undergoing repairs due to seasonal weather damage and will be installed once repairs are complete.

Staff are monitoring water levels and continuing dock repairs, and an update will be provided once available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.