Abbotsford – As of Wed December 8 at 8AM, the disinfectant in the Sumas Prairie drinking water system will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine. There shouldn’t be any noticeable changes except for a slight increase in chlorine odour.
This is an important step in restoring the Sumas Prairie water system and is expected to be in place for several weeks.
NOTE: Sumas Prairie water system is still under a Do Not Use (Flush Only) Advisory.
All other water in the City of Abbotsford is safe to use.
Water Disinfectant Change Notice for Sumas Prairie
— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) December 7, 2021
As of Wed Dec 8 at 8 am, the disinfectant in the Sumas Prairie drinking water system will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine. There shouldn't be any noticeable changes except for a slight increase in chlorine odour.
This is an important step in restoring the Sumas Prairie water system and is expected to be in place for several weeks.
— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) December 7, 2021
NOTE: Sumas Prairie water system is still under a Do Not Use (Flush Only) Advisory. All other water in the City of Abbotsford is safe to use.