The Deseronto Water & Sewer Department will be flushing watermains and testing fire hydrants between May 3rd and May 28th. Flushing will take place normally between the hours of 8am and 3pm, Monday to Friday. Flushing will begin on the east end of town (First St) and continue west (Pearl St).
This preventive maintenance practice ensures the proper operation of fire hydrants and flushes accumulated sediment from the distribution system. While flushing is underway, short periods of low pressure and discoloured water can be expected. Any discolouration is temporary and is not a health hazard. To restore clarity, remove the aerator and turn on a cold water tap until the water runs clear. Residents are asked to minimize water consumption and avoid doing laundry when flushing activity is observed in your vicinity.
If you have any questions regarding the flushing program, please contact the Water & Sewer Operations Manager, Rob Galt at 613-396-3436.
NOTICE – This summer (July/August 2021) the Town of Deseronto will be doing a meter replacement program to upgrade ALL residential water meters throughout the Town. The program will be completed by the meter supplier Neptune Technology. More information will be distributed closer to the date of installation.