Every year we flush our watermains to remove sediment and maintain good water quality.
Our program runs in the spring and fall to cover all areas.
2024 Fall flushing program
- Dates: October 1, 2024 through to January 31, 2025
- Areas covered: Cordova Bay, Blenkinsop, Royal Oak, West Saanich, Prospect Lake, Hartland, Old West Saanich, Richmond, 10 Mile Point, Burnside West, and Wilkinson
2025 Spring flushing program
- Dates: February 3, 2025 through to May 30, 2025
What can I expect when you’re flushing in my neighbourhood?
You may notice a temporary discolouration or low water pressure.
What can I do if I have discoloured water?
Discolouration is not a health hazard. It’s strictly aesthetic.
- Run an outside tap or cold water tap in your bathtub until the water is clear.
- Minimize consumption until water runs clear.
- You may find that discoloured water can clog your kitchen and bathroom faucet screens. If that happens, clean them out by hand.
Saanich accepts no liability for inconvenience or damages caused by low pressure or discoloured water use during our flushing program.
Notification registration
How can I find out when you're flushing in my area?
Sign up for a notification and we’ll let you know.
By email
Receive an email when our crews are working in your area.
- Email addresses are retained until you opt out.
- If you have previously registered no need to contact us unless you wish to opt out.
To register or opt out of notifications
- Provide your name, residential address and email address to:
- publicworks@saanich.ca or
- (250) 475-5599
- In the email subject line enter either:
- Register for flushing notification, or
- Opt out of flushing notification.
What do you do with my information?
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA): Personal information contained in your email is collected pursuant to section 26(c) of FIPPA and will be only be used for the purposes of notifying you of watermain flushing. If you have questions regarding its collection and disclosure, contact the Saanich Information and Privacy Team, 770 Vernon Ave. Victoria, BC or by telephone (250) 475-1775.
2024 Fall Watermain Flushing Area Map
Click here for a large image of the flushing area.
2025 Spring Watermain Flushing Area Map (starts February 2025)
Click here for a large image of the flushing area.
