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As of 9:26 p.m. this evening, through the outstanding efforts of the City of Pembroke’s Water Distribution staff, in coordination with Water Treatment Plant staff, and additional outside resources, the City has restored normal water service to all directly-affected residences impacted by the large diameter trunk watermain break.
All water services users have been put back online, except for Miramichi Lodge. Miramichi has been provided with non-potable water for use such as washroom facilities and has had fire protection supply secured with the help of outside contractors. Potable, consumable water is being supplied by the City to Miramichi Lodge through outside, City-contracted supply.
Contracted services are being scheduled and materials have been procured for the watermain break repair. The repair requires a specific specialist contract due to the specific nature of the pipe material and installation methods, and its complicated nature. The repair is anticipated within the next two weeks.
The City will be working with the contractor to make repairs as quickly as possible.
There still is a need for water use reduction wherever possible. Until the break is fixed, the supply to the City’s storage facilities and the water users is restricted. It is necessary to reduce water use as much as and where possible, to secure water availability for fire fighting capability and for those vulnerable users, including the Pembroke Regional Hospital and seniors’ homes.
The City asks all users to reduce water usage wherever possible, until further notice to protect the water supply. The water is safe to consume.
During this time, people may notice a reduction in water pressure or volume.
Future updates will be posted on the City’s website pembroke.ca and our Facebook and Instagram platforms.
We appreciate this disruption can be inconvenient and stressful, and we greatly thank you for your cooperation during this time.
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