Hudson Bay issues release about taste, odour of town’s water

“We do want to note that there has been an increase in water usage through hydrants for sewer line flushing, sewer line jetting, fire department training, and bulk sales recently, all of which can disturb the water lines,” the Town’s letter stated.

According to the Town, they monitor and test water samples multiple times per day as is required.

The community has had several issues in recent years, including multiple water main breaks and mechanical failures at the Water Treatment Plant, which have resulted in the issuing of Precautionary Drinking Water Advisories. The Town was also forced to deal with an elevated manganese level in their raw water reservoir earlier this year. The letter stated that this year’s budget includes a new aeration system for both raw water reservoirs. The Water Treatment Plant is also having its water filters rebuilt, along with the installation of turbidimeters, and the replacement of aging pipes, valves, and pumps.

“Our Public Works crew closely monitor the quality of the raw water pumped in from the river and strategically fill the reservoir when the water quality is the best, such as avoiding filling during the spring runoff, when the river water is the dirtiest,” the release stated.

While the number of advisories regarding the water has increased over the past few years, the Town said in the release that could be partly due to the stronger regulations put in place over the past decade and a half. They said the added measures are done to ensure the safety of consumers.

“Your safety is our primary concern.”

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com

by Cam Lee

Hudson Bay issues release about taste, odour of town’s water

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