Water Service Disruptions

As part of the 89th Street Reconstruction Capital Project, watermain tie-ins will be completed in the area on:

As part of the 89th Street Reconstruction Capital Project, watermain tie-ins will be completed in the area on:

Water service to impacted properties will be temporarily shut off between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on these dates.

If your property will be impacted by the shutdown, a notice will be delivered to your property in advance. Residents who receive a notice are encouraged to store any water they may need before the shutdown begins.

Every effort will be made to complete the work and restore water service as quickly as possible.

While this work is necessary to complete critical infrastructure improvements, residents may experience temporary discoloured or dirty water throughout the week (September 1-September 5).

The discolouration is caused by rapid changes in water flow direction within the water distribution system during the tie-in process. While the water may appear cloudy, yellow, or brown at times, this is typically the result of mineral sediment being stirred up within the watermains.

We recognize that discoloured water can be inconvenient and frustrating for residents, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as this important infrastructure work is completed. To help minimize impacts, municipal crews will be actively monitoring the system and conducting watermain flushing throughout the week to mitigate discoloured water where possible.

If you are concerned about discoloured water, you may wish to run a cold-water tap for approximately 10 minutes, or until the water runs clear. Residents are also encouraged to avoid doing laundry while water is noticeably discoloured. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Operational Services ☎️ 250.495.6213 📧 pubworks@osoyoos.ca