Reducing water consumption in Pembroke and Laurentian Valley is especially important over the next three days as the City starts repairs of a major watermain break.
Tomlinson, the specialized contractor hired for the job, will start repair work of the large diameter trunk watermain Wednesday, November 26. For the smoothest start to the repairs, it is important the water system has enough stored water in both the water tower and the water storage reservoir.
We remind people to reduce water consumption wherever and whenever possible, especially over Monday and Tuesday as we prepare for Wednesday’s work. 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 late last week when 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.
(Richard Evans)