The Town of Smithers will be conducting annual water main flushing that runs from May 11 to June 5.
Two weeks prior to the annual Water Main Flushing Program beginning, chlorine will be added to the system in controlled quantities, to disinfect iron bacteria, silts and other substances that have settled out of the water and have become lodged in the distribution system. The taste and odour of chlorine may be present until June 12.
The quantity of chlorine injected into the system may produce a concentration up to 2 milligrams per litre and will not be dangerous to your health. If the water from your taps becomes coloured or dirty, you’re asked to run the taps continuously until the problem clears up. If not you’re asked to call utilities.
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