07/31/2025
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⚠️ATTN: WATER ADVISORY⚠️
FOR RESIDENTS ALONG THE WEST SHORE OF ST. JOSEPH ISLAND
NOTE: This advisory does not apply to the Township of St. Joseph / Richards Landing municipal drinking water system. There is no concern relating to this system at this time.
Algoma Public Health is advising users of the St. Marys River along the western shore of St. Joseph Island that an oil spill has been reported along the St. Marys River.
📍St. Marys River downstream of Sailor’s Encampment to the southern end of the west shore, and/or you have a well close to the shoreline, there may be a risk of contamination resulting from this spill.
Additionally, we advise you not to use the St. Marys River for recreational purposes if a sheen is present (i.e., swimming, kayaking, fishing) until further information is provided.
For those affected by this advisory, please follow the guidance outlined below:
➡ Do not drink, swim, bathe, or shower with this water
➡ Use alternative water sources such as bottled water or from the municipal drinking water system
➡ Restrict pet and livestock access to the water
Read the full advisory: https://www.algomapublichealth.com/news/water-advisory-along-west-shore-of-st-joseph-island/
