Watermain swabbing is taking place in Barrie this week
In order to properly maintain water systems, the city will conduct swabbing to clean out all watermains. Swabbing involves scouring the watermain with foam swabs and high-velocity water. These swabs go into a fire hydrant. Fire hydrants will be left open until all water runs clear.
Swabbing is happening in the areas of Ward 6, 8 and 10 throughout the month of July. Water services in these areas will be affected this month:
July 3, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Areas of Coleman Drive, Gross Drive, Lowry Court, Pringle Drive, Ruffet Drive
July 8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Areas of Bay Lane, Brennan Avenue, Cliff Road, Kempview Lane, Southview Road, Wallwin's Way, White Oaks Road, Whitty Lane
July 10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Areas of Bayshore Boulevard, Brookfield Crescent, Capps Drive, Crimson Ridge Road, Golden Meadow Road, Royal Park Boulevard, Turner Drive
July 22, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Areas of Bird Street, Edgehill Drive, Gross Drive, Knupp Road, Kraus Road, McAvoy Drive, Miller Drive, Sproule Drive
July 24, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Areas of Dock Road, Gray Lane, Hurst Drive, Jean Street, Tyndale Road, Tynhead Road
How will I be notified?
If you receive a notice, it is advised that no water be used during the times specified on the notice. To prevent any water use, residents can turn their home water meter off.
If there are changes to the schedule, updated notices will be delivered to your door.
After swabbing is complete:
Residents and businesses may experience some water discolouration for short durations. The city suggests you follow these guidelines once watermain swabbing is completed:
Turn on a cold water tap and let the water run for a few minutes. Do not choose a tap that has a water filter connected to it, or the sediment may clog your filter.
Collect some water in a light-coloured cup or container to see if it is clear. The water may be cloudy because air captured in the water forms tiny bubbles. These bubbles are harmless and will disappear if the water sits for a few minutes.
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