Thursday, October 31, 2024:
Flushing is taking place in Bowen Bay, Tunstall and Hood Point today.
Fall 2024 water system flushing
What to expect:
- low water pressure or possibly no water at all
- turbidity in the water afterwards
How to prepare:
- Set aside drinking water for urgent use such as
- for pets
- for making coffee
- for cooking or baking
- for rinsing hair in the shower
- for flushing toilets
How to get more information:
Fall water system flushing starts October 22 with Tunstall Bay and Bowen Bay, followed by the rest of the Municipal Water Systems. Updates will be posted on Alertable. Alertable can send updates by email, voicemail, text or phone app. Sign up today if you haven’t yet.
As part of its regular water system maintenance program, the Municipality will be flushing water systems in all Municipal water systems, rotating through each neighbourhood.
Water system flushing usually takes place in spring and fall when there is sufficient water in the affected water systems.
Most areas are flushed Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. This procedure is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in pipes, and it does not pose a health hazard.
While the water is not turned off during the flushing process, temporary water interruptions may occur and your water pressure could be low for periods of time. Every effort will be made to ensure that water quality is not affected, but some turbidity and higher than normal chlorine concentrations may be present for short periods of time. Running your tap briefly should clear this up.
Residents are advised to have additional water storage for urgent use during this time.
Reminder: it is recommended that people with compromised immune systems ensure their drinking water is boiled, filtered or distilled.
Questions? Contact Public Works by email at publicworks@bimbc.ca or call 604-947-4255 ext 4
To get flushing alerts in your area, download the Alertable app on your mobile device, or sign-up for email or a phone call on the Alertable website.