The County’s watermain flushing and hydrant maintenance program began on Tuesday, Sep 2 in the Picton Drinking Water System.
The watermain flushing and hydrant maintenance program in Picton will continue on Picton Main St and all streets north from Talbot St to Johnson St between the hours of 6am and 6pm.
Water mains will be flushed and hydrants will be serviced throughout The County’s Drinking Water Systems in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code (Ontario Regulation 730/81).
While flushing is taking place, customers are asked to avoid excessive water use (Eg. running tap water for extended periods, using the washing machine and dish washer simultaneously).
Customers in the immediate areas may experience intermittent pressure fluctuations and some discolouration of tap water while flushing is being completed. This does not affect the safety or quality of your water.
If coloured water is experienced, customers should run the cold water tap closest to the water meter for a few minutes until tap water runs clear. Customers are advised to wait until the water runs clear at the tap before doing laundry or running the dishwasher. Using discoloured water in your washing machine may cause stained laundry.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.
(HAILEY MACDONALD)
