Bowmanville Water Distribution System Cleaning

The Region of Durham has contracted IQ Environmental to clean the watermains in select parts of Bowmanville as part of our regular water supply system maintenance program.

The cleaning program will be performed between May 1 and June 23, 2023.

The contractor will notify residents with a hand-delivered notice, 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of the cleaning operation on their street. The work will be carried out in an efficient manner with the least possible inconvenience to residents. Affected residents are advised to keep a supply of water on hand for drinking, cooking and general purposes during this cleaning procedure.

This work will be performed during the night between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. It is suggested that affected residents close the shut-off valve at the water meter to ensure that water is not drawn into the home until cleaning is completed.  Where this is not possible, it is very important that no water is used for any purpose, including the flushing of toilets, furnace-mounted humidifiers and backwashing of water softeners. If water is used during this period it could result in material being drawn into the internal plumbing of your home causing a blockage.  

Once the cleaning operation is complete we ask that residents turn on a cold water tap only and let it run for approximately five minutes before using hot water.

The Region realizes that the work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible.

For further information, please contact:

Lee-Ann McIlwham, Site/Project Inspector at 905-260-3049 or lee-ann.mcilwham@durham.ca

Chris Holoway, Project Manager at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3410 or chris.holoway@durham.ca

Orono Depot at 905-983-5116