Spring Hydrant/Watermain Flushing

Spring Hydrant/Watermain Flushing:

Please be advised that hydrant flushing will start on May 17^th and will continue until June 11^th.  It will be in effect from Monday – Friday.

Flushing the watermains improves water quality by removing sediment that slowly builds up at the bottom of the watermain over time. The sediment comes from natural internal corrosion of the watermains over many years.

Cleaning is done by running water at a high velocity from hydrants through the watermains to clean them. No chemical cleaning agents are being used.

Water is sometimes discoloured after watermain cleaning, but this should not last long. In the event you draw discoloured water into your home, flush a cold tap only for up to 15 minutes maximum. As a precaution, prior to using hot water run the cold water tap for a few minutes to ensure discoloured water is not drawn into your hot water tank.