The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain valve replacement affecting the following area:

Porcupine:
• Rekela Street, from Highway 101 E to Young Street, also Young Street from Rekela Street to Florence Street.
 *see photo below

Date and Time of Disruption:
• October 15, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience:
• Low or fluctuating water pressure
• Discoloured water (yellow, brown, or reddish)
• Temporary loss of water

If you experience discoloured water, be mindful of the following:
• Do not drink or use discoloured water (while it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry).
• Run a cold-water tap – preferably an outside tap or cold basement tap – for 5 to 15 minutes until the water runs clear.
• Avoid using hot water and doing laundry until the water is clear.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary work.