The City’s Public Works team will begin its annual watermain flushing program on Monday, March 18, to give the water system its spring clean.
This work, which is an important step in our annual maintenance program to ensure high-quality drinking water, is anticipated to proceed on a rolling basis throughout the community until April 19.
During this time, residents may experience sediment or discolouration in their water. If your water appears discoloured, simply run the cold water tap until the water runs clear. This can take several minutes.
While this sediment is bacterially harmless, it may cause some discolouration of laundry if not detected. To avoid any inconvenience, check the water supply colour prior to using washing machine by running a household tap for several seconds.
Flushing removes sediments, deposits and biofilm build-up from the water system, which improves taste and odours, reduces turbidity and also provides system-wide improvements. This also results in overall cost savings.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions about water quality, visit penticton.ca/water-quality or contact City Yards at 250-490-2500.