As of 3:00 PM today, the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Vault in the Hamlet of Gwynne has been restored and is operating as designed. However, a piping connection downstream of the PRV has failed, causing potable water to return into the vault. The issue has been identified as a line break, and a contractor has been notified to prepare for a water main repair.
Impact:
- Approximately a dozen residents on Government Avenue and Short Avenue are affected by this disruption.
- Utilities operators are going door-to-door to inform impacted residents and assist with temporary water solutions.
- The remainder of the Hamlet’s water distribution system is secure, and no other residents are affected.
Next Steps:
- Water distribution on Government and Short Avenue will remain isolated for the next 24 hours.
- Temporary water options are being arranged, including filling pails, totes, or other containers at the existing distribution facility.
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