Notice to Residents in Watermain Flushing Zone of October 21-25
Please disregard the second letter you received regarding Maintenance Flushing of City Watermains dated October 17, 2024. There was an error in generating the same letter for the flushing activity happening on October 28 – November 01, 2024. The correct dates and map for October 21-25 are posted below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Watermain flushing is an important maintenance procedure. The City flushes watermains to improve water quality and pressure by removing sediment and scale that builds up in the watermains over time. The flushing procedure will take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours and will occur between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.
After flushing in your neighborhood, you may experience a short period of discolored water or temporary low water pressure. The discolored water has no harmful health effects but it may appear, taste or smell unpleasant. If discoloration of your water occurs, you should run a cold water tap nearest where your water line enters your house until the water becomes clear, If it doesn't become clear within 15 minutes or if your water pressure does not recover to normal levels, please call the City Water Department at 604-853-5485.
