The City of Owen Sound Municipal Emergency Control Group has met and is asking all residents and businesses that have been contacted by written notice or by city staff to please leave their water running as instructed.

"It is critically important that you must run your water continuously 24/7 until further notice if you live in any of the identified areas, says Mayor Boddy. I confirm that residents and business will not suffer any financial hardship from the extra water consumption as the city will be using historical data for billing during this time. I ask that you please place a sign near your tap so it will not inadvertently be turned off.

If the connection to your home or business freezes it could be many days before service can be restored. We ask that you cooperate to help our community get through this challenge we are facing."

Please visit the City website www.owensound.ca and click on the "Frozen Water Services" button for more information, including a map of the affected areas.

Further updates will be provided as the day progresses.

Source - City of Owen Sound