Notice to Municipal Water Users in Essa Township: Swabbing Watermains in October 2024
On behalf of the Township of Essa, the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be conducting water distribution system maintenance.
Municipal water users are advised that the flushing or swabbing of drinking watermains will take place at the following locations and time periods:
| Arena | Service Description | Service Time Period |
| ANGUS | Watermain swabbing | 02-11 OCT |
Hours of swabbing work will be:
Wednesday Oct 2 from 10PM to Thursday Oct 3 - 5AM – Area #1+2
Thursday Oct 3 from 10PM to Friday Oct 4 - 5AM – Area #1+2
Friday Oct 4 from 9 AM to Friday Oct 4 - 3PM – Area #2
Monday Oct 7 from 10PM to Tuesday Oct 8 - 5AM Area #3
Tuesday Oct 8 from 10PM to Wednesday Oct 9 - 5AM Area #4
Wednesday Oct 9 from 10PM to Thursday Oct 10 - 5AM Area #5
Thursday Oct 10 from 10PM to Friday Oct 11 - 5AM Area #5
Please be aware that during watermain flushing and swabbing, residents may experience low to no water pressure and severe discoloration (brown / red) water, or perhaps even no water for the listed periods of time.
To alleviate the discolored water, please isolate hot water tanks and bypass water softeners during the work periods, and once work is complete, open the taps in your home until the water runs clear. Before doing laundry, it is recommended that the taps are opened, and water is flushed to clear beforehand.
Some customers may encounter plugged water meters if they use water during a swab run process.
We are prepared to clean services and meters if this occurs upon notice to OCWA.
Please be aware that low pressure alarms on fire systems may be affected and may call out to the fire department.
If you have any questions, please contact the Ontario Clean Water Agency at 1-866-775-7712.
