Water Flushing Underway

Work is in the final stages for the SPU water supply line repair and remains on track to be completed by the end of July or early August. SPU crews are now working on filling, flushing, and disinfecting the pipe before final testing can be completed. This is the last step to return the repaired line to operation!

Flushing the water system after repairs or maintenance work is necessary to ensure water quality and safety. While we’ve all been taking steps to conserve water as this repair has been underway, certain flushing events are unavoidable and you may notice them taking place as part of this project and others. City and SPU crews coordinate to ensure water flushing events are conducted only when necessary during this period of water conservation. The water used to flush the repaired SPU water supply line comes directly from SPU and does not impact the water levels in the City’s reservoirs.

Once this work is complete and the line is operational, the Island will resume having adequate incoming water supply to meet normal demand. But don’t let up just yet! We ask Islanders to keep up the good work conserving water in your homes and businesses – the Island’s reservoirs have maintained adequate levels because of your continued hard work, thank you.

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