Windsor Utilities Commission to conduct Fire Hydrant Flow Testing from May to September 2023

April 27, 2023

Windsor, ON: ENWIN Utilities Ltd. on behalf of the Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC) will be flushing water hydrants throughout the city from May to September 2023.  This is part of the annual system maintenance which is required to remove sediment from water pipes, maintain water clarity and quality, and ensure adequate supply is available to fight fires.

For up-to-date information about where the hydrant flushing will be taking place, customers should follow @ENWINUtilities on Twitter or check the Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Map at www.enwin.com.

ENWIN recommends that customers follow the guidelines listed below, when system flushing is underway nearby:

Fill some containers with water if you require water during the duration of the work.

Customers located in the targeted flushing areas may notice some mild discolouration in their water however, this is not harmful and should clear up after running their cold water tap for several minutes.

Laundry may be damaged due to discolouration of the water. Please avoid doing laundry for that day until the flushing has been completed in your neighbourhood.

Try not to run any hot water taps, as discoloured water and sediment could be drawn into your hot water tank.

Any homeowner who continues to see discolouration in their water 24 hours after flushing has been completed should call ENWIN at 519-255-2727. Customers with additional questions regarding the flushing operations can contact ENWIN at info@enwin.com.