Watermain Flushing Notice - spring 2020

Town of Pelham water operations staff continue to ensure the supply of safe drinking water throughout the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We are prioritizing maintenance activities directly related to water quality which includes watermain flushing and water sampling.

As per the Town of Pelham’s Drinking Water Quality Management System spring Watermain Flushing Program began as of March 23, 2020 and will run through April.  

The Watermain Flushing Program aims to maintain drinking water quality by cleaning the pipes and circulating the water within the system. This is done by forcing water through watermains at high speed and discharging it through hydrants, which are left open until the water runs clear. This fast-moving water flow scours and cleans out mineral deposits and sediment that have built up over time and settled at the bottom of the pipes. Residents may experience a temporary discolouration of water or reduction in water pressure while the watermain is being flushed. Any disruption should be short-lived.

If you notice staff flushing fire hydrants in your area, do not turn on your taps or flush your toilets. This could draw sediment into the water pipes on your property, water meter, hot water tank and into water filters. If you experience rusty or cloudy water, turn on the cold water tap in the basement laundry room, or the tap located nearest to your water meter and main water shut off valve and let the water run for 10 minutes.

If you experience a loss of water that lasts for a long time or discoloured water that would not clear after 10 minutes, please call 905-892-2607 ext.332