Spring Flushing 2026

Spring Flushing

Posted on 04/28/2026

NOTICE TO WATER USERS
in the
Town of Bancroft

WATERMAIN FLUSHING

Starting Monday May 11th, 2026

Veolia Water Canada Inc. will begin the fall watermain fl ushing program on Monday May 11th, 2026.

Flushing will begin each morning at 4:00AM and the program is expected to take up to 7 days to complete.

Schedule Section 1 – Monday May 11th & Tuesday May 12th
Section 1 includes - Hastings Street North, Eagles Nest Crescent, York River Drive, Hillview Crescent, Fairway Boulevard, Snow Road, and Meadow Crescent.

Section 2 – Tuesday May 12th & Wednesday May 13th
Section 2 includes - Cleak Avenue, Hastings Street North, Flint Avenue, Bridge Street East, Faraday Street, Dale Street, Woodview Lane, Madawaska Street

Section 3 - Wednesday May 13th & Thursday May 14th
Section 3 includes - Bridge Street West, Station Street, Alice Street, Chemaushgon Road, Forest Hill Road, Forest Hill Drive, Ridge Road, Airview Drive, Waterhouse Crescent, Nicklaus Drive, Bancroft Ridge Drive, Vanluven Lane

Section 4 - Thursday May 14th & Friday May 15th
Section 4 includes - Sherbourne Street North, Monck Street, Easton Avenue, Highschool Lane, Valleyview Drive, Bridge Street West, Maple Street, Oak Street, Manor Lane, Sherbourne Street South, Mill Street

Section 5 - Friday May 15th & Saturday May 16th
Section 5 includes - Bridge Street East, Harley Road, Billa Street, Newkirk Boulevard, Johnston Crescent, Williams Drive, Hastings Street South, Mill Street, Gaebel Road, Phoebe Street

Days 6 & 7 are reserved for weather and other delays that could occur during the week.

This maintenance program is designed to remove sediment accumulation within the watermains in order to maintain good water quality in the distribution system.

Watermain fl ushing and hydrant activities often result in temporary inconveniences including discoloured water and lower than normal water pressure. The discoloured water is a normal result of fl ushing activities. Should you experience this issue, it is recommended to run a COLD water tap to clear any discoloured water from your plumbing. The low pressures are due to: opening hydrants for a length of time necessary to fl ush the debris out of the lines, as well as the opening and closing of isolation valves

Again, if you experience discolouration, sediment or air in your plumbing, run a COLD water tap to remedy this issue. Please keep in mind that not everyone will experience these issues.

It should be noted that discoloured water and lower than normal pressure can occur at the site of fl ushing or several blocks away. This is due to changes in both direction and velocity of the water fl ow. It is impossible to predict which locations or to what extent, customers will be aff ected.

Recommendations:
a) Run your COLD water tap if you experience discolouration, sediment and/or air in your plumbing.
b) Reduce water use when crews are fl ushing in your area.
c) Avoid doing laundry with discoloured water.

We appreciate your patience while the program is being completed. If you would like more information or need to report ongoing water quality problems please do not hesitate to contact the Town of Bancroft at 613-332-3331.