drinking water signs

You may have noticed some new “Drinking Water Protection Zone” signs on Trout Lake Road and other roads around the area.

Officials say they’re a part of the North Bay-Mattawa Drinking Water Source Protection program to protect municipal drinking water sources and create public awareness.

“Protecting our municipal water sources is important for the health of our community, so it’s important that we are all aware of where these vulnerable areas are,” said City of North Bay Mayor Al McDonald. “These signs will also act as a reminder to first responders so that public water sources can be protected in the event of a spill.”

In total, 15 signs will be installed throughout the region including the two signs installed last week on Trout Lake Road at Lakeside Drive and Lee’s Rd.

Signs are also being installed on roads in Callander, Mattawa, South River and Machar to mark the Drinking Water Protection Zones in those municipalities.

The Ministry of Transportation will post signs on Highway 11 in Powassan and on Highway 63 east of North Bay marking designated protection zones.