Spring watermain flushing

Spring watermain flushing

Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will begin the 2024 spring flushing of watermains in the Municipality of Bluewater on the following dates:

  • Varna Distribution System – Third Thursday of every other month starting March 21
  • Hensall Distribution System – March 25 – 28
  • Zurich Distribution System – April 2 – 5
  • Bluewater Distribution System (Lakefront) – April 8 – 19
  • Bluewater Distribution System (Bayfield) – April 15 – May 3

You may experience discoloured water coming from your tap. If this happens, we suggest you try the following:

  • Remove the tap aerators from your taps and flush the cold water house line until it runs clear.
  • Flush out your hot water tanks. This is to remove the accumulated iron that precipitates out in the tank; this iron may also decrease the efficiency of your water tank.

You may experience fluctuating water pressure due to the flushing activities.

For more information contact Dave Kester, Manager of Public Works at the municipal office or OCWA at 1.888.421.5055

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