Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) issued a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for specific areas in the east and southeast ends of St. Thomas, Ontario, due to bacterial contamination in the water distribution system. This advisory has led to the closure of Pinafore Park's splash pad, water bottle fill stations, and washrooms, as well as the temporary closure of The Ice Box ice cream shop and a Tim Hortons location. Movie Night in the Park was also canceled.
Boil Water Advisory closes St. Thomas splash pad and businesses
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) issued a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for specific areas in the east and southeast ends of St. Thomas, Ontario, due to bacterial contamination in the water distribution system. This advisory has led to the closure of Pinafore Park's splash pad, water bottle fill stations, and washrooms, as well as the temporary closure of The Ice Box ice cream shop and a Tim Hortons location. Movie Night in the Park was also canceled.
- 1 Friday (July 11, 2025): Southwestern Public Health issued the Boil Water Advisory
- 2 Friday (July 11, 2025): Movie Night in the Park canceled
- Closure of Pinafore Park's splash pad, water bottle fill stations, and washrooms
- Movie Night in the Park canceled and to be rescheduled
- The Ice Box ice cream shop and a Tim Hortons location temporarily shut down
- Residents advised to boil water for domestic purposes
- Requires two tests, 24 hours apart, to lift the advisory
What: A Boil Water Advisory (BWA) was issued due to bacterial contamination in the water distribution system.
When: Issued Friday (July 11, 2025), currently in effect.
Where: East and southeast ends of St. Thomas, Ontario, including East Avenue, Chester Street, West Avenue, Devonshire Place, Balflour Street, Ada Street, Parkside Drive, Bell Drive, Henry Street, Glenbanner Street, Willow Street, Wilson Avenue (from #2 to #193), Bush Line (40359), Elm Street (from #25 to #80), Palm Street (from #4 to #17), and Pinafore Park.
Why: Bacterial contamination was detected in the water distribution system.
How: Southwestern Public Health issued the notice. Users of the affected water system are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to domestic use.