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Repairs are currently underway on the major watermain break that happened late last week.
Tomlinson, the specialized contractor hired for the job, started site prep work Wednesday and began excavation of the large diameter trunk watermain today.
The repair job will consist of removing and replacing the damaged pipe, checking the condition of the pipes next to the break and replacing those as well if necessary, and having specialized camera equipment scan inside the pipe in the break area to check on its condition, identify any areas that need immediate attention before bringing the pipe back online, and allow for future forecasting of maintenance in that area.
This work will happen through the end of the week, over the weekend, and is expected to wrap up on Tuesday, December 2. Some testing of the system will need to happen before bringing the watermain back online, but that is expected to happen by late Wednesday, December 3.
While Miramichi Lodge remains on temporary water supply during the repair, the water being provided has been tested and deemed safe to consume by the Renfrew County and District Health Unit.
We continue to remind people to reduce water consumption wherever and whenever possible. This is important to ensure stable water supply for all system users, and to secure water availability for firefighting and for those vulnerable users, including the Pembroke Regional Hospital and seniors’ homes.
We understand people need to go about their daily lives. Reduced consumption can look like combining clothes to run fewer loads of laundry, having a quick shower over a bath, or avoiding non-essential activities such as washing your car.
The City of Pembroke thanks all system users for the efforts they’ve made to reduce consumption since the watermain break happened.
The water is safe to consume, and during this repair period, 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.
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