Hydrant fire flow testing activities happening Tuesday, June 29

Contractors will be conducting hydrant fire flow testing on Oriole Crescent, the new street off Apollo Drive, tomorrow Tuesday, June 29, 2021, beginning at 10 a.m.

Homes and businesses on Apollo Drive, Saturn Drive, Hillcrest Road and Meadowlark Drive may experience a temporary drop in water pressure and/or notice water is temporarily rusty in colour. This is because the iron and mineral deposits in the water are stirred up, however the water is safe to use and consume during the fire flow activities, but, it may stain laundry.

Residents are encouraged to limit their water use and wait until hydrant fire flow activities have finished. Once the fire flow activities are finished, residents can run the cold water tap in the lowest level of their home (i.e. laundry tub in the basement, bathtub) until the water runs clear. This may take 10-15 minutes and will likely use less than 1m3 (or 1,000 liters) of water.

If tap water does not clear up after flushing for 10-15 minutes, please call the Engineering and Operations Centre at 905-835-5079.