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Port Coquitlam's annual watermain flushing program begins next week. This 12-week program is essential for maintaining the City's water supply system and ensures the continued delivery of safe and reliable drinking water to residents and businesses.
The City’s annual watermain flushing program will start around February 18 and could take up to 12 weeks.
All residents and businesses in the following areas are part of the watermain flushing zone:
The City’s annual watermain flushing program will start around February 18 and could take up to 12 weeks.
All residents and businesses in the following areas are part of the watermain flushing zone:
- East of Oxford Street to Pitt River
- North of Lougheed Highway to Lincoln Avenue (west of Coast Meridian Road)
- North of Lougheed Highway to streets adjacent to Hyde Creek Nature Reserve
- North of Lougheed Highway along Cedar Drive and south of Lincoln Avenue (east of Cedar Drive)
A viewable map is available online at portcoqutilam.ca/watermain.
Flushing is an important part of the City’s ongoing maintenance program to ensure the integrity of the water supply system. The City of Port Coquitlam will flush a significant portion of its watermains this year to minimize sediment deposits that can deteriorate water quality. Flushing generally takes place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (some exceptions may apply).
During these times, residents and businesses may experience some discolouration of water and intermittent drops in water pressure. While some discolouration or sediment in the water may occur, it is a temporary condition and is not a health concern.
Please follow these guidelines during the watermain flushing program:
Flushing is an important part of the City’s ongoing maintenance program to ensure the integrity of the water supply system. The City of Port Coquitlam will flush a significant portion of its watermains this year to minimize sediment deposits that can deteriorate water quality. Flushing generally takes place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (some exceptions may apply).
During these times, residents and businesses may experience some discolouration of water and intermittent drops in water pressure. While some discolouration or sediment in the water may occur, it is a temporary condition and is not a health concern.
Please follow these guidelines during the watermain flushing program:
- If your water is discoloured or has sediment, run an indoor cold water tap for 20-30 minutes after the flushing period.
- Avoid doing laundry while your water is discoloured.
- Avoid using your hot water if the water is discoloured to prevent sediment from entering your water tank.
Please note that water can take up to two hours to clear.
Please direct inquiries to Public Works at 604.927.5496 or email [email protected].
For more information about the watermain flushing program and to view a map, visit portcoquitlam.ca/watermain.
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Please direct inquiries to Public Works at 604.927.5496 or email [email protected].
For more information about the watermain flushing program and to view a map, visit portcoquitlam.ca/watermain.
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