Updated September 21
Unidirectional flushing for Thursday is planned in the following areas:
- Coteau Ave.
- Souris Ave.
- Railway Ave.
- 1st St.
- 2nd St.
- 4th St.
- Government Rd.
- Sims St.
- Moore St.
- 1st Ave. SW
- 2nd Ave. SW
- Brownlee St.
- 3rd St. S
- 4th St. S
- Confederation Dr.
Updated September 20
Unidirectional flushing continues Wednesday in the downtown area on the following streets:
- Bison Ave.
- Coteau Ave.
- Souris Ave.
- Railway Ave.
- 2nd St.
- 3rd St.
- 4th St.
- 5th St.
- 7th St.
- 8th St.
- 9th St.
- 10th St.
- 11th St.
- 13th St.
Updated September 19
Unidirectional flushing begins Tuesday in the downtown area on the following streets:
- Coteau Ave.
- Railway Ave.
- East Ave.
- 6th St.
- 7th St.
- 10th St.
- 11th St.
- 12th St.
- 13th St.
- Hwy 39
Updated September 18
Unidirectional flushing begins Monday in the following areas:
- Coteau Ave. (east)
- Harvey Bay
- Onstad Cres.
- Lang Cres.
- Bean Cres.
- Montgomery Cres.
- 18th St. (south)
- East Ave.
- Railway Ave. (east)
- 16th St. (south)
- 14th St. (south)
- Metheral Bay
- Mitchell Cres.
September 11, 2023
The City of Weyburn’s Engineering department is beginning systematic and unidirectional flushing of the entire water distribution system throughout the city.
Water service should not be disrupted during the flushing process.
The City of Weyburn thanks residents for their cooperation during the upcoming unidirectional flushing program.
When will this work take place?
Beginning the week of Sept. 18, 2023. Flushing of the entire city is expected to take approximately two (2) weeks.
Flushing will generally occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for most neighbourhoods.
What is unidirectional flushing?
Traditional flushing consisted of opening a fire hydrant and the water would move from all directions to scour/clean the water main. This method could be extremely costly, time consuming and ineffective.
Unidirectional flushing is much more effective at controlling which pipes and which direction the water flows through the pipes. The process involves using a computer model to show which valves to systematically close to allow water to move in a single direction, increasing the velocity and providing scouring/cleaning of the water main interior.
What are the benefits?
Unidirectional flushing removes a large amount of mineral and nuisance deposits, which occur over time, from the water distribution system. This allows water to move freely through the pipes.
Other benefits include: water conservation (less water used to flush system), improved water colour, improved taste, lower turbidity (cloudiness) and improved chlorine residuals throughout the entire water system.
Additional benefits
1. Cost effective preventative maintenance.
2. Fewer water quality complaints due to water main failures or service leaks.
3. Helps identify areas of the distribution system that might need repairs/upgrades.
4. Checks fire hydrant operation.
5. Verifies water mapping.
What is my water is discoloured?
Water is sometimes discoloured during watermain cleaning, but this should not last long. In the event you draw discoloured water, flush a cold tap for up to 15 minutes. Contact the Engineering department if you have questions.
Engineering Department
(306) 848-3230
info@weyburn.ca