March 30 Lonsdale Fire Update
Heads up: Residents in Central Lonsdale and surrounding areas may experience dirty/cloudy water today due to the fire. The brown water is caused by having to draw a lot of water very quickly. Although the water looks brown, it is safe to drink. However you should avoid doing laundry until water clears. To flush remaining brown water from your system, please run your cold water tap in your tub or outside until it runs clear.
Water Main Flushing
The City is flushing water mains in Zone 3 from: March 22 to April 1, 2021 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. Water main flushing is part of an ongoing maintenance program to provide dependable water service and improve water quality.
Residents in the designated flushing area, as well as surrounding streets, may experience cloudy water or low water pressure. This does not pose a health hazard. It is recommended that residents in the areas affected refrigerate drinking water ahead of time, and refrain from washing clothes during work hours and until the cloudiness disappears.
Water clarity should return to normal within four to six hours after the completion of flushing each day.
During the water main flushing, the City will monitor water quality by taking water samples throughout the area.
If you have any questions, please call 604-987-7155.