Officials Clarify Cause of Owen Sound Boil Water Advisory as Businesses Seek Answers

Officials say elevated turbidity prompted Owen Sound’s boil water advisory, while some food and beverage-serving businesses report they were not directly notified of the order.

A sign on the door at an Owen Sound Tim Hortons on Sunday, March 16, 2026. Photo: Owen Sound Current

Nearly 24 hours after a precautionary boil water advisory was issued, officials with the City of Owen Sound and Grey Bruce Public Health have provided additional details about the issue affecting users of the municipal water system.

The advisory was issued…