MNT Water Main Flushing April 29th - May 12, 2025

 

Lavenham - April 29th, 2025

Rathwell - April 30th & May 1st, 2025

Treherne - May 5th - May 12th, 2025

 

Flushing is estimated to take place between the hours of

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

 

These dates and hours may be extended if needed to complete necessary work.

The whole town may experience low pressure to no water or discolored water during the flushing period.

We strongly recommend that you DO NOT use your water service when lines are flushed in your area as rusty or discolored water from the water main may be drawn into your piping system and hot water tank. This water may stain your laundry, plumbing fixtures, etc. or potentially block the water meter screen reducing water pressure

 

Residents may want to do the following prior to 9:00am:

1. Store enough water to use for drinking, toilet flushing and domestic use. You may flush the toilet during this time as the sewers will not be affected. However, make sure that when flushing, water is not being drawn from the water line but instead from water that you have stored in containers.

2. Turn off the main shut off valve (normally found beside the water meter) to prevent accidental use during this time. Then shut the breaker off for the hot water tank to prevent element burn out in case the tank drains. It is highly recommended to drain the hot water tank regularly to remove any debris build up that may be inside. Sediment in hot water tanks get stirred up during use and causes dirty water to flow from the hot water tank throughout your lines.

3. If turning the main shut off valve is impossible or inconvenient, and you have an automatic water softener, disconnect the water softener to prevent it from drawing water. Also remember to do this for ice makers, etc.

4. If you have a fire sprinkler system, notify your insurance company of possible down time.

You should be able to turn your water back on after 4:00PM.

However, if you still see maintenance staff on the street, please do not use any water as they may be experiencing problems due to unforeseen circumstances.

Run your cold water tap for a few minutes to clear the water before using hot water and refilling your hot water tank. If work was done in your area, and in the morning your water is still murky after running the cold tap for a few minutes or pressure has dropped, please call the Municipal Office at (204) 723-2044 to report.

 

Schedule as Follows:

Lavenham 

April 29 – 2 flush locations

 

Rathwell April 30 – Melrose / Tweed / Broadway

May 1 – Broadway / Monteith / Stanmore

 

Treherne

May 5 – Boyne / Smith / Broadway / McCoig

May 6 – Griffin / Vanzile / Trailer Bay / Ennis / South Street

May 7 – Timmerman Trail / Barkwell

May 8 – Railway / Perrie / Service Rd

May 12 – Alexander / Clark / Wilcox / Kelly