2010 water service interruptions
Chlorinated drinking water discharges from the water distribution system to the river system:
| Date |
Location |
Estimated
discharge |
Estimated
duration |
Cause |
Incident details and response |
| March 9 |
Red River - Taché surge tower overflow pipe located near the northwest corner of Taché Avenue and Messager Street. |
0.18 ML or 180,000 litres |
51 minutes |
Accidental opening of an automated valve |
- Accidental discharge of chlorinated drinking water directly to Red River from approximately 12:40 p.m. to 1:31 p.m.
- Automated valve accidentally opened and closed in response to a false surge tower high water level alarm during routine testing calibration procedure.
- Drinking water had an estimated free chlorine concentration of 0.48 milligrams per litre.
- Incident reported to Manitoba Conservation, Manitoba Environmental Accident Reporting Line and Environment Canada.
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Sewage service interruptions
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