Town Of Comox Beginning Annual Water Main Flushing Today

The Town of Comox Public Works department will be completing the annual flushing of water mains beginning today, to help keep drinking water in check.

Flushing will be completed by Friday, May 31st.

All work will take place from Mondays to Fridays between 8:30 AM and 4 PM.

The town notes residents may experience discolouration of their water.

Although it does not present a hazard to your health it is advised that you reserve some drinking water if needed, prior to flushing in your neighbourhood. Should discolouration occur,  run cold water - the bathtub or outside tap would be best - for about 10 minutes.

If possible, residents should avoid washing laundry during operational hours, as it could result in discolouration of clothes.

Motorists are asked to slow down and use caution when approaching flushing crews.

The Town of Comox receives its drinking water from Comox Lake.

The source water can contain trace amounts of sediment that can settle out of the water and build up in our water lines over time.

To remove any built-up sediment and ensure a turnover of any stagnant water, each spring, the Town of Comox Public Works department systematically goes through the Town flushing water out of its 450-plus fire hydrants and blow-offs on dead-end lines.

This process takes roughly 15 minutes per hydrant.

The annual flushing process uses roughly the same amount of water as the annual water use from 40 single-family homes.

Hydrants also receive their annual servicing, ensuring that each is ready to be called upon in the event of an emergency.

For details, visit Town of Comox.