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Tomorrow, Sept. 2, 2021, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the City’s Public Works department in conjunction with Niagara Region, will be completing hydrant maintenance activities. This includes flow testing and flushing to ensure adequate water flow for firefighting activities, fire sprinkler systems, residents, and businesses. The following hydrant maintenance activities will take place at the following locations:
- Elizabeth Street at Killaly Street
- King Street, between Elgin Street and Delhi Street
- Fielden Street at Killaly Street
- Bell Street at Welland Street
The goal is to clear any iron and mineral deposits from watermains to help maintain the City’s water clarity and quality.
Residents in these areas may notice their water is temporarily rusty in colour because the iron and mineral deposits in the water are stirred up. The water is safe to use and consume during hydrant maintenance, however, it may stain laundry.
Residents are encouraged to limit their water use and wait until hydrant maintenance activities have finished in their area. Once maintenance is finished, they can run the cold water tap in the lowest level of your 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.
Questions? Call Public Works at 905-835-5079.
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