Fire Hydrant & Sewer Main Flushing
Jessica Hehr • March 20, 2025
Flushing Fire Hydrants and Sewer Mains
Flushing of fire hydrants has started and will end tomorrow. Flushing of the sewer mains started today and will continue Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, for the next several weeks.
Fire Hydrant Flushing:
As part of routine maintenance, hydrants will be flushed to ensure proper function and clear sediment from the water lines. You may notice cloudy or discolored water during this process. While the water is safe, it may be unsettling. If you notice cloudy water, run the cold tap in your bathtub for several minutes. The larger faucet helps flush out sediment.
Sewer Main Flushing:
Sewer mains will also be flushed using high-pressure water (no chemicals) to maintain system performance.
What to Expect:
During the cleaning process, you can continue to use toilets, sinks, and other appliances. The air pressure in the sewer can create noise in the pipes and may cause water to splash out through toilets, sinks and drains. To prevent spills, it is advised to keep toilet lids closed and sink drains covered when not in use.
Short-term nuisance odors may occur during sewer cleaning. Opening windows for a few minutes, run water down sink and bathtub drains, flushing toilets and pouring water into floor drains can help clear odors.
Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain the quality and safety of our water and sewer systems!
Job Opportunity: Accounting Clerk/Receptionist The Town of Magrath is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual to join our team as an Accounting Clerk/Receptionist. This full-time position plays a key role in providing front-line customer service while supporting financial operations such as accounts payable/receivable and maintaining tax and utility accounts. https://www.magrath.ca/careers
The Town has released the 2024 Annual Report, highlighting key accomplishments and progress over the past year, along with the 2025 Budget Report outlining plans for the year ahead. View both at: https://www.magrath.ca/financials
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