Veolia Water Canada Inc. will begin the fall watermain flushing program on:
Monday September 30th, 2024.
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 September 30 & Tuesday October 1
Section 1 includes -
Hastings Street North, Eagles Nest Crescent, York River Drive, Hillview Crescent, Fairway Boulevard, Snow Road, and Meadow Crescent.
Section 2 – Tuesday October 1 & Wednesday October 2
Section 2 includes -
Cleak Avenue, Hastings Street North, Flint Avenue, Bridge Street East, Faraday Street, Dale Street, Woodview Lane, Madawaska Street
Section 3 - Wednesday October 2 & Thursday October 3
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 October 3 & Friday October 4
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 October 4 & Saturday October 5
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 delay’s 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 flushing 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 flushing activities.
Should you experience this issue, it is recommended that users run a
COLD water tap to clear any discoloured
water from your plumbing. The low pressures are due to, turning on and off hydrants, length of time
necessary to flush the debris out of the lines and opening and closing 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 but if you do, please follow the
recommended procedure. It should be noted that discoloured water and lower than normal pressure can
occur at the site of flushing or several blocks away due to changes in flow and direction of water flow. It is
impossible to predict which locations or the extent of the customers which may be affected.
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 flushing 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 Ext 203