Annual Fire Hydrant Inspection Program 2013

The City of Orillia, Water and Sewer Division will be conducting their annual fire hydrant inspection program. This involves the flushing, draining and testing of all municipally owned hydrants in the City. This preventive maintenance measure is necessary to ensure that the hydrants are functional if needed by the Fire Department during the winter months. Under normal circumstances, the complete procedure takes no longer than 15 minutes per hydrant and approximately 30 hydrants are completed per day.

Advance notice to the public concerning exact work locations cannot feasibly be provided. We will be starting in the central core of the City and working to the outer limits. During the flushing operation, low pressure and/or "RED" coloured water may result. This situation will only be temporary if it occurs. The discoloured water is not hazardous but, if detected, the public is requested to simply turn on their cold water taps and flush in order to clear the system

The program is scheduled to begin on October 7th and will take approximately 6 weeks.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Public Works Department at 705-326-4585.