Water Advisories

Unidirectional Flushing Program

Please be advised that Velocity Water Services Inc. will be performing a Unidirectional Flushing Program on the City of Kenora watermain system over the next six to eight weeks, beginning on Monday, May 26.

Flushing will take place in the area outlined in green on the map below.

During the flushing process, there should be no interruptions to water service.   Common and temporary effects of the flushing process include a slight drop in water pressure and discoloured water.

Consumers can expect that...

Evergreen Water Station Out of Service

Please be advised that the Evergreen Water Station on Brinkman Road will be out of service for repairs until further notice.

Customers can access water at the Crawford Road Water Station, which is a low flow service only. 

We appreciate your patience during this repair work.

Evergreen Water Station Repairs Completed

Please be advised that repairs at the Evergreen Water Station on Brinkman Road are now complete, and water service has resumed.  

We appreciate your patience during this repair work.

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Rescind Notice 470 Lakeview Drive and West

Please be advised that the precautionary boil water advisory issued on February 23, 2025, has been rescinded for all persons consuming water from the City of Kenora water distribution system from the following locations: 

• 470 Lakeview Drive and west including homes and businesses in the following areas: Norman, Keewatin, Highway 17 West, and Darlington Drive

The precautionary boil water advisory is rescinded effective February 28, 2025. 

Laboratory testing of the water supply does not indicate the...

Drinking Water System Annual Report Available

City of Kenora water services customers can now view the 2024 Kenora Drinking Water System Annual Report.

The City of Kenora continually provides safe drinking water to all customers. As mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act 2002, Ontario Regulation 170/03, this annual report includes:

• a description of the water treatment process and chemicals used;
• any major expenses to install, repair or upgrade equipment in the system;
• the results of our water tests and how they compare to provincial...