The County of Prince Edward will be conducting sanitary sewer flushing in Picton on Friday, August 1.
- The flushing will take place on Picton Main Street from the intersection of Cold Storage Road to Lake Street in the in the Picton Wastewater Collection System between 7 am and 5 pm.
- Sanitary sewer mains will be flushed using high pressure water and a vacuum truck to remove debris from the sanitary sewer system.
- Flushing will be 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.
- Customers in the immediate area of the sanitary sewer flushing are asked to keep toilet seats closed on first floors and basement levels of dwellings. Splashing/bubbling may occur intermittently as sewer mains are flushed.
- Heavy equipment may limit visibility in the flushing area and noise levels will be elevated for the duration of work.
- For more information, contact the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148.
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.