Services to Citizens
Water Management
Annual review of the quality of drinking water
Every year, by March 31, the Town of Sutton submits its report on drinking water quality for the period from January 1 to December 31 of the previous year.
In 2020, our water again meets all the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change’s requirements governing drinking water quality. See below for the data on the drinking water distribution systems for the mountain and town sectors, as well as the well of the gushing spring on the road 215.
| Mountain sector | Spring on Highway 215 | Town sector |
Flushing of the water mains
Each year, the Town of Sutton must maintain the water mains network by carrying out a one-way flushing, which generally begins in mid-April and ends in July. This process eliminates deposits in the pipes, which ensures the quality of drinking water in the long term and the proper functioning of the infrastructure (hydrants, valves, pipes, valves, etc.). It is important to mention that the flushing is done by sector, which explains why the operations are spread out over several weeks.
The process could temporarily cause cloudy to yellowish water. In this case, simply run the cold water, preferably from your bathtub faucet, until it becomes clear. It is not recommended to wash clothes during this period. The use of bleach during this period may stain clothing.
Sign up for Mass alert and notification system CITAM to receive rinse dates in your area via text message (SMS), email or voice message. Flushing times will also be posted on the Town’s website and Facebook page.
Do you have a pressure reducing valve at home?
Although the water pressure in the water system is controlled, it is not impossible for pressure variations to occur. The purpose of a pressure reducing valve is to reduce the water pressure in your pipes when the pressure from the water system is too high. Too much water pressure can cause damage to your appliances (washing machine, water heater, etc.), as well as premature wear and tear on the pipes in your home.
Please note that, in accordance with our Bylaw 217 on the use of drinking water, the installation of a pressure reducer with a pressure gauge is mandatory for existing homes and new constructions in the mountain sector and, when the pressure at the point of connection is equal to or greater than 525 kPa, for all other homes connected to the water system.
