Replacement of Blow off Valves throughout Distribution System at 50 Agnes Street, Charlton.

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Replacement of blow off valves within the Charlton and Bradley distribution systems required for proper flushing. A proper flushing program is a practice endorsed by the MOECC (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) and is a requirement of Charlton’s Drinking Water Quality Management System. Scope: To repair blow offs in Bradley subdivision at highway 560, on Christopher street and on the end of Michael street. To repair blow offs in Charlton on the end of lakeshore street, and at the Charlton school. This will require some digging and parts however the exact nature of the defect will not be know until the underground component is exposed. Output: To have a distribution system capable of being flushed properly. Fix broken blow offs. Benefits: Functioning blow offs enables proper flushing to take place which is a key component of providing clean safe drinking water to the Charlton residents. Flushing helps to remove debris, bacteria, and pathogens and improves aesthetics of the drinking water.