The Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s water system is experiencing significant supply challenges following repairs to the main water transmission line. Residents in the surrounding communities are being asked to immediately restrict water use to essential purposes only. The emergency severe water restrictions apply to: Until further notice, residents in the affected communities are directed to use municipal water only for essential purposes, including drinking, brushing teeth and flushing toilets. Residents should not fill bathtubs, buckets, or other containers to store water as a precaution. Residents are asked to stop using water for the following purposes: Businesses whose operations involve significant water consumption, including car washes, dog washes and laundromats, are being asked to voluntarily close for the day. Additionally, the Municipality is also shutting down municipal operations that require significant water use in the impacted communities, including splash pads, arenas and municipal pools. The Municipality has confirmed that the water remains safe to drink at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.
