To All Sagamok Community Members:
The Sagamok Water Department will be conducting a Water Distribution Swabbing Project beginning early June through to September.
We will notify each section 72 hours prior to the work.
THIS NOTICE APPLIES ONLY TO HOMES CONNECTED TO THE SAGAMOK DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
Homes that use private wells are not affected by this project.
🚫 ABSOLUTELY NO WATER USAGE OR CONSUMPTION DURING SWABBING
To ensure the swab moves effectively through the system and properly cleans the watermains, there must be no water usage of any kind.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Drinking
- Cooking
- Bathing/showering
- Laundry
- Dishwashing
- Flushing toilets
Do not use any water during the swabbing process.
📅 IMPORTANT — NOT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AT ONE TIME
The "Do Not Consume / No Water Usage" notice will apply only to identified areas on different days and weeks throughout the summer. You will receive at least 72 hours' notice before your area is affected.
💧 PROJECT OVERVIEW
Swabbing is a proactive maintenance program used to clean the inside of our watermains. A soft swab is sent through the pipes using controlled water flow. As it travels, the swab removes sediment, biofilm, and mineral deposits that can affect water quality, taste, and system performance. This process helps ensure we continue to provide safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to our community.
🗺️ WORK AREA
Swabbing will take place starting at the water tower area, working our way down through the distribution system to our dead ends throughout the community. Please note, some areas will not be able to be completed due to the main size and the lack of isolation valves and hydrants.
⚠️ WHY NO WATER USAGE?
- Water usage can reverse the flow and stop the swab, preventing effective cleaning.
- It can cause the swab to break apart or settle, reducing its ability to remove buildup.
- It can push debris into services and cause blockages.
- It can compromise the water quality during the swabbing process.
For the safety and integrity of our water system, we must all work together by not using any water when your area is notified.
🏠 IMPORTANT — HOMEOWNER & TENANT RESPONSIBILITY
If you use water during the swabbing process and it causes your home service line to become blocked, the Sagamok Water Department will not be responsible for any resulting issues.
Homeowners and tenants will be responsible for the cost to unplug their home service line.
The estimated cost to unplug a home service line is $650.00.
Please respect this process and help protect your home and our water system.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work together to maintain a clean, safe, and reliable water system for our community. Miigwech.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kayla Abitong:
📞 705-863-2874
📧 abitong_kayla@sagamok.ca
