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Notice
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NOTICE
WATER INTERRUPTION AND TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
This notice is to inform you that there will be a water supply interruption to perform municipal infrastructure work between the following addresses:
ALL ADDRESSES ON ALLAN STREET
JUNE 10, 2020
BETWEEN 1:00 P.M. AND 7:00 P.M.
Also, during this time, a temporary road closure will occur on this street.
ONCE THE WORK IS COMPLETED, PLEASE BE SURE TO LET THE WATER RUN 5 MINUTES BEFORE CONSUMPTION.
NOTE: Work will be postponed to a later date if weather conditions are unfavourable
Taxes payment
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A quick reminder that the payments for user fees, water and sewer taxes, dog licenses and business licenses are due on May 31st, 2020. A resolution was adopted to suspend the penalty fees for property taxes until this date.
For any information about property and water taxes, please call 613 632-0106 ext. 2266 or email us at: . You still can make a tax payment, please use one of the following options:
- Use our secure outer box at main entrance;
- Through your online banking services (smartphone or computer).
- At your financial institution.
- Pre-Authorized debit plan.
- Postdated cheque.
Procedures for municipal boat launches during Covid-19
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GENERAL AND CRITICAL PREVENTION MEASURES
Things like practicing physical distancing (staying 2 metres away from others), proper hand hygiene, keeping surfaces and objects clean, and preventing contact with potentially infected people are all critically important measures. Other information on how you can protect yourself is available on ontario.ca/coronavirus.
PROCEDURES
• Daily passes are only available for purchase online at: https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/living/recreation/tourism-and-municipal-boat-launches
• Residents with seasonal passes in 2018-2019 may renew their pass online at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/living/recreation/tourism-and-municipal-boat-launches
• Seasonal passes for non-residents or those wishing to purchase a seasonal pass for the first time must do so through the Town of Hawkesbury’s online platform (see address above);
• Parking spots will be modified to allow for proper social distancing;
Safely re-opening buildings
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SAFELY RE-OPENING BUILDINGS
When a building or part of a building is unoccupied for more than a month, the risk of water stagnating is higher which can lead to water quality degradation.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR RE-OCCUPANCY
Map your water system
Identify all treatment equipment, pumps, valves, tanks, taps, fountains, showers, etc., and be sure to include any connected food units such as coffee makers and drinking water fountains.
Flush your system
Flush at full force your cold water system first then your hot water system. Start where the water enters the building and work from closest to furthest.
For additional information, we encourage building owners to get more detailed guidance on the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association website at www.cwwa.ca
Reminder / Unidirectional flushing of the water supply network
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IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE
From April 27 to May 29 2020, the Department of Environmental Service will proceed to its unidirectional flushing operation of the water supply network. This operation will be performed from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during this period.
The unidirectional flushing is intended to dislodge deposits in the water mains and preserve high water quality. To do this, the water must be forced in one direction and subsequently be evacuated through fire hydrants.
During this operation, a temporary drop of pressure and/or a reddish colouring of the water may occur. Before any use of water, we recommend that you verify if the water is coloured. If the water is coloured, leave the cold water taps running until the water returns to its usual colour. Additionally, we recommend that you to do your laundry in the evening or the weekend during this period. Note that this discolouration will have no harmful effect on your health.
We thank you for your cooperation and for more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 613-632-0106, extension 2020.
