Notice of Watermain Swabbing - Tottenham

Residential / Industrial / Commercial Users

Please be advised that the Town of New Tecumseth in conjunction with IQ Environmental Inc. will begin swabbing the Tottenham Water Distribution System (cleaning the water mains) between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily commencing October 2, 2023.  This process will take approximately three (3) weeks to complete.   Anticipated date of completion is October 20, 2023.

Town staff will notify you of the swabbing process at least 24 hours before it is to occur in your immediate area.  During this time, Do Not use your water for any purpose (i.e. cooking, laundry, dishwasher, flushing toilets, outside taps, etc.).  Due to the nature of the swabbing process, your immediate area may be impacted more than once.  Noise is an unfortunate side effect of this activity, and every effort will be made to minimize noise during the work activity.

We recommend that services with private hydrants have their hydrants flushed following the swabbing process.

Thank you for your patience and co-operation. We regret any inconvenience you may experience as a result of this process.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: 
Public Works:        705-435-3900, Option “4” – Mon. to Fri., 8:30am to 4:30pm
After Hours:           1-877-274-0031 - 24-hour Emergency Number