THUNDER BAY -- City officials are warning residents that they could see discoloured water coming from their taps starting Thursday.
The warning comes as work to commission a pair of replacement water mains extending from the Bare Point water treatment plant continues this week.
In a news release issued Wednesday morning, City of Thunder Bay officials say valves will be opened to the new water mains Thursday evening, which could lead to discoloured water.
Water pressure, taste and water clarity may also be affected for a short time.
If any changes in water are noticed, the city encourages residents to follow the steps below:
- Do not open any hot water taps
- Open only one cold water tap (a tap that does not have a water filter system attached to it) and allow the water to flow at a medium flow until the water runs clear.
- Once the single cold water tap is running clear, open all other taps including hot water taps and flush until all water runs clear.
Running cold water taps for five minutes will usually clear any discoloured water.
If water does not clear after following the procedure above, contact City Dispatch at 625-2195.
