A boil water advisory remains in effect in the Town of Collingwood, forcing residents to stock up on bottled water and reduce their water usage.

The advisory was issued on Friday following a water main break in the area of Pretty River Parkway and Hume Street. Repairs were completed just before 3 a.m. Saturday, and the town officials say samples collected from the site have been sent to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to confirm that the water is safe.

It’s uncertain when those results will be available, but officials initially warned that the boil water advisory could be in place for approximately five days.

The town has established two bottled water distribution stations for residents in need and those who are unable to boil water. They are located at Central Park Arena on Pat

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