Water Mains Flushing
Coffs Harbour Water conducts a quarterly Water Mains Flushing program to clean the water mains of any dirt, debris, iron and manganese build ups and dirty water. By flushing the dirty water out of the mains, Coffs Harbour Water is taking proactive management steps to deliver clean water out of the taps in residents' homes.
Discolouration of the water supply may occur after flushing in your area and consumers are advised to check their tap water before commencing any washing or drinking.
Next water mains flushing:
| Flushing program | Dates | Locations |
|---|---|---|
Week |
Tuesday 30 June- Friday 3 July 2009 |
North/western areas of Coffs Harbour, Red Hill to Park Beach, north of Harbour Dr & Coffs Creek including Orlando Street. Sawtell (east of the Railway, except Bonville Waters; Park Villa Estate & Lyons Rd from Banool St to Tindara Dr). Moonee & Sapphire, Emerald Beach, Emerald Heights, Sandy Beach, Coramba, Nana Glen. |
Week |
Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 July 2009 |
Southern areas of Coffs Harbour; Roberts Hill south of Harbour Dr & Coffs Creek to the Jetty including Halls Rd & Thompsons Rd areas, Cook Dr, Gateway & Mansbridge Industrial Estates. Diggers Beach, Macauleys, Korora, Woolgoolga, Middle Boambee & Lindsays Roads areas. The Central Business District around Harbour Drive will be flushed between 5.00am & 7.00am on the Wednesday. |
Week |
Tuesday 14 - Friday 17 July 2009 |
Toormina, Boambee, west of the railway, Bonville Waters; Park Villa Estate & Lyons Rd from Banool St to Tindara Dr, also Bark Hut, Country Club Estate, Sunset Lakes, Safety Beach, Mullaway, Arrawarra & Corindi. |
About the Water Mains Flushing program:
- Coffs Harbour Water does not flush on the Monday of any flushing week - this is to allow residents to complete any clothes washing, etc, with a guaranteed clean water supply.
- An average of 1% of the total amount of water consumed over the year in the Coffs Harbour area is used to flush the mains to ensure we all have clean water in our homes.
- The water cannot be diverted out for use on gardens or lawns as the high pressure of the water required to properly clean out the water mains would blast most plants, etc, out of the ground.
- Coffs Harbour Water has investigated trying to collect the flushing water in trucks to be used elsewhere to minimise waste, but found that this is currently logistically and financially unviable.
- No Water Mains Flushing is conducted when the Coffs Harbour area is in severe drought and Level 5 Water Restrictions are in force - some residents may experience discoloured water from taps in their homes during these times as a result.
Enquiries:
If you have any questions, please contact Coffs Harbour Waters' Water Supply Co-ordinator on 6648 4473.
