The County of Prince Edward’s sanitary sewer flushing and maintenance program will take place between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday, in the following locations:
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- October 7, 2024: Picton Main Street from the intersection of Lake Street and Talbot Street to the Regent Theatre at York Street.
- October 8-11, 2024: All streets west of Bridge Street/Loyalist Parkway from Elk Street to Laird Lane.
- The flushing and maintenance program began in the Picton Wastewater Collection System on Tuesday, October 1.
- Sanitary sewer mains will be flushed using high pressure water and service will be conducted on pumping stations throughout wastewater collection systems.
- Flushing is conducted to maintain proper operation, prevent blockages, and remove debris that can collect in the collection system. Flushing will not be conducted on private sanitary laterals.
- Information on where sanitary sewer flushing will take place in upcoming weeks will be posted on the municipality’s website, X (formerly Twitter) (@Shire_Hall), and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/PrinceEdwardCounty).
- While sanitary sewer flushing is taking place, customers in the immediate area are asked to keep toilet seats closed on the first and basement levels of dwellings. Splashing may occur intermittently as sewer mains are flushed.
- Heavy equipment may limit visibility in the area of flushing and noise levels will be elevated for the duration of work. Traffic control will be in place where required.
- For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.
Please note: The County of Prince Edward provides this information as a service to the general public. While we do our best to provide accurate information, hydrant maintenance and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other conditions beyond our control.