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Kawartha Lakes – Fall routine watermain flushing is set to begin on Monday September 16, 2024 for Kawartha Lakes’ Drinking Water Systems (DWS).
Operators from Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be flushing the below systems as per the following schedule:
Canadiana Shores DWS – September 17
Birch Point DWS – September 18
Omemee DWS – September 19
Western Trent/Palmina DWS – September 19
Norland DWS – September 23 to 27
Kinmount DWS – September 23 to 27
Victoria Place DWS – September 25
Manorview DWS – September 26
Woodfield DWS – September 26
Manilla DWS - October 1
Mariposa Estates DWS – October 2
Sonya DWS - October 3
Kings Bay DWS – October 2
Southview Estates DWS – October 7 to 11
Pinewood DWS – October 9
Janetville DWS – October 16
Woodville DWS and Pleasant Point DWS will not be flushed this year due to other planned maintenance.
Kawartha Lakes operators will begin flushing in the Lindsay and Fenelon Falls drinking water systems on September 16. The date for flushing in the Bobcaygeon drinking water systems will be published when finalized.
The flushing of watermains 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 more information, visit the Water, Wastewater and Sewer page on our website. Should you have any questions, reach out to our Customer Service division by calling 705-324-9411.
Edit: On September 16, 2024, this news release was updated to add the flushing dates for the Manilla and Sonya drinking water systems.
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