Residents in Newcastle and Newtonville asked to conserve water overnight on October 23

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents in Newcastle and Newtonville to conserve water on the evening of October 23, as the Works Department undergoes maintenance work at the Newcastle Water Supply Plant (WSP). Residents should refrain from indoor and outdoor non-essential water use during this time.

When: From October 23 at 10 p.m., overnight until October 24 at 8 a.m. 

Where: Newcastle and Newtonville, in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: Maintenance work on the Newcastle WSP.

Note: More information is available from the Region of Durham’s Technical Support Division at 905-668-7711 (toll free 1-800-372-1102). Water conservation tips are available at durham.ca/WaterEfficiency.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.