Water Main Flushing in Almonte Ward Begins May 5, 2025

The Municipality will be flushing the water mains in all areas of Almonte Ward from May 5-30, 2025.

Flushing will be done between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. (excluding weekends).

This is an annual maintenance program done by the Municipality to remove sediment that has built up in water mains to maintain good water quality in the distribution system. This is required under provincial legislation and may result in temporary inconveniences, including reduced water pressure or red (discoloured) water.

Reduced water pressure should only be intermittent as the hydrants are being flushed. The pressure will return to normal once flushing is completed.

If you detect discoloured red water, turn off your tap for 20-30 minutes. This should allow work crews enough time to complete the flushing. When crews have left the area, turn on one COLD water tap for a few minutes to flush the system.

Discoloured water may occur if close to the watermain flushing or many blocks – even kilometres – away. This depends on factors such as the supply main size, location and demand flows. It is impossible to predict the location and extent of the customers that may receive discoloured water.

Residents who live in the areas being flushed may want to collect containers of water for drinking and cooking each day before the flushing program starts.

We recommend that you do not drink or wash laundry with red water.

The Municipality appreciates your patience while this work is being completed. For more information, please contact the Roads and Public Works Department at 613-256-2064.