Deux-Montagnes, September 14, 2020 – Each year, the City of Deux-Montagnes flushes nearly 75 km of water pipes throughout its territory. Flushing work on the aqueduct network will begin this Sunday, September 18 from 9 p.m. and will end on Saturday, October 22 in the morning. Fire hydrant inspections will begin on October 4 and end on October 31.
OBJECTIVE OF THE OPERATION
This mainly removes the natural mineral sediments left by the water on the inside walls of pipes (iron and rust particles) in order to improve the quality of drinking water.
NOTE TO THE CITIZENS
- The detachment of iron particles in the pipes can lead to cloudy, reddish-coloured water. It is recommended to run the cold water for a few minutes until it returns to its normal appearance.
- Coloured water can be consumed and therefore does not cause any health risk.
- Before using household appliances, such as washing machines or dishwashers, first make sure that the water is colourless to avoid soiling clothes or dishes.
WORK SCHEDULE *
Note that the work will be carried out one sector at a time (see the map of sectors below) and that it will be carried out in the evening and during the night (between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.) from Sunday evening to Saturday morning, and this in order to minimize the impact for citizens.
| FLUSHING OF AQUEDUCT NETWORKS |
FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTION |
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| WEEK 1 | Sept. 18 to 23 | October 4 |
| WEEK 2 | Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 | Around October 10 |
| WEEK 3 | October 2 to 8 | Mid-October |
| WEEK 4 | October 9 to 15 | Around October 20 |
| WEEK 5 | October 16 to 22 | End of October |
* Note that these dates by sector are likely to vary depending on the progress of operations.
Click here to download the map.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Department at 450 473-2796, option 1.
The City of Deux-Montagnes thanks its citizens in advance for their understanding.
