Routine spring watermain flushing in Kawartha Lakes Drinking Water Systems (DWS) starts in May 2025

Kawartha Lakes – Routine spring watermain flushing for the Kawartha Lakes Drinking Water Systems starts in May 2025.

Operators from the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be flushing the below DWS per the following schedule:

• Western Trent/Palmina DWS – May 8
• Pinewood DWS – May 13
• Omemee DWS – May 14
• Birch Point DWS – May 21
• Canadiana Shores DWS – May 21
• Victoria Place DWS – May 22
• Norland DWS – May 26 to May 30
• Kinmount DWS – May 26 to May 30
• Southview Estates DWS – May 27
• Manorview DWS – May 27
• Woodfield DWS – May 27
• Janetville DWS – May 28
• Woodville DWS – June 2 to June 13
• Mariposa Estates DWS – June 4
• Kings Bay DWS – June 4
• Pleasant Point DWS – June 5

Flushing in the Lindsay, Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon drinking water systems will begin on May 20, 2025, with municipal staff working through these systems until flushing is complete.

Watermain flushing is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes. There may be brief periods of time when your water becomes cloudy or discoloured; please note that this is not harmful. Simply let your cold water tap run until the water runs clear. Please check your drinking, cooking and laundry water before using.

In addition to temporary discolouration, pressure fluctuations during the flushing process may be experienced. These fluctuations will stop once flushing is completed.

For additional information, please contact us at 705-324-9411.

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