City Continues Hydrant Flushing Program

The City of Owen Sound continues the annual fire hydrant flushing program, currently working in the city's South-East upper hill area, outlined on the map below.  Affected areas include 1st Street to 10th Street East, between 6th Avenue East and 9th Avenue East.

Yearly fire hydrant flushing ensures they are operational and improves water quality. While flushing is happening, residents may experience low water pressure or cloudy or rusty water. This is normal and expected when flushing older cast iron water mains. 

Running a cold water tap for 5-30 minutes should clear the water. If that does not work, please call the City Water Department at 519-376-4274.

For more information, please contact Lara Widdifield, Director of Public Works and Engineering, at 519-376-1440 ext. 1201 or email lwiddifield@owensound.ca.

Quick Facts:

• The City of Owen Sound Water system has approximately 675 fire hydrants.
• The fire hydrants have coloured reflective rings that indicate available fire flow. Red is the lowest fire flow, and blue is the highest fire flow.

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