The Town of Smiths Falls is again reassuring residents that the municipal drinking water supply is safe.
The town says local drinking water continues to meet all provincial standards and that its latest message is consistent with previous public updates issued in September and October of 2025.
The reassurance comes after concerns were raised last fall about environmental testing at the town’s compost site on County Road 43, near the municipal water intake.
Testing found elevated levels of some metals in soil samples, prompting questions about whether the town’s drinking water could be affected. Town staff said at the time there was no indication the municipal supply had been contaminated.
Those assurances have been challenged by mayoral candidate Nate Morris. Morris has publicly questioned whether enough environmental testing has been completed to rule out a risk to the town’s water supply. During his campaign, he has also criticized senior town staff over his concerns about drinking-water quality.
A subsequent hydrogeological review found limited, localized soil contamination but no impacts to groundwater, surface water or nearby private wells. The town said the review found no significant threat to drinking water.
The town’s 2025 annual drinking-water report also showed the system received a 100 per cent provincial inspection rating, with no non-compliance issues identified.
Officials say they understand residents continue to have questions about water quality and are encouraging people to reach out directly if they want more information.
Water and Wastewater Manager Andrew MacNaughton and his staff are available to discuss the town’s treatment and testing processes and answer concerns from residents or businesses.
The town says transparency remains a priority and that residents can also review water quality reports and environmental compliance information on its website.
