Water Flushing Program

The Municipality of Thames Centre will be conducting the Spring Water Flushing Program during the week of Monday, October 19^th to Friday, October 23^rd, 2026.

Flushing will take place between the hours of 8am and 4pm.

Friday October 22

In Dorchester we will be finishing up by flushing Thames Crescent, Mitchell Avenue, Turnberry Avenue, Quail Run and Vallyview II.

In Thorndale, the Rosewood Subdivision, Gerald Parkway, and Ideal Drive will be flushed.

Thursday October 22

In Dorchester flushing begins at Carlton Court In the morning and then moves east of Dorchester Road (Canterbury Ave, Byron Ave, Hamilton Road, etc.).

In Thorndale, flushing starts on Temperance Street and moves west down King Street into the Wye Creek and Rosewood Subdivisions.

Wednesday, October 21

Due to operational issues the flushing plan in Dorchester will be the same as yesterday, occurring north of the river on Marion Street and into Village Gate, before moving on to the Tiner and Boardwalk Subdivisions south of the river.

In Thorndale, flushing will begin in the Foxborough subdivision, move to Upper Queen, and then west down King Street.

Tuesday, October 20

Flushing in Dorchester will continue north of the river on Marion Street and into Village Gate. In the afternoon flushing will occur in the Tiner and Boardwalk Subdivisions south of the river.

There will be no system flushing in Thorndale on Tuesday.

Monday, October 19

Fall flushing will begin in Dorchester north of the river (Catherine St, Marion St., etc.)

In Thorndale flushing begins on the east side of the village (Monteith Ave, Foxborough Pl, Upper Queen St, etc.)

About Water Flushing

Water system flushing is done to remove any sediment or stagnant water from the distribution system, and to test fire hydrant operation. These steps are being taken to improve the overall water quality within the distribution system and to ensure the delivery of the highest quality water possible.

As in the past, we suggest that residents switch water softeners to “bi-pass” and avoid doing laundry during the flushing times. Discoloured water may be observed and has the potential to stain clothing. If laundry has been stained during this period the Environmental Services Department has a wash additive available to remove the stains.

Once the flushing program has been completed, we ask that a cold water tap be turned on and let it run for approximately 2 (two) to 3 (three) minutes to flush out any discoloured water that may have accumulated in your water connection. If clean water is not experienced after this time, shut off the tap and repeat after 1 (one) hour.

Due to the unpredictability of weather, operator availability (emergency situations), and the increasing size of the water systems it can be a challenge to know when a specific area will be flushed.

Visit https://www.thamescentre.on.ca/WFP or follow us on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/MunicipalityofThamesCentre for daily updates on where flushing will be taking place and where it has been completed.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period. If you have any

questions, please reach out to: Kevin Willson, Environmental Services Superintendent, at kwillson@thamescentre.on.ca or 519.268.7334 ext. 745.

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