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The Town of Drumheller has been undertaking active measures on the treated water supply after they received a number of residents complaints on foul tasting and smelling water.
Chief Administrative Officer Ray Romanetze for the Town issued a statement updating the work the Town has been doing to solve the problem.
“The town is drawing raw water from the first two cells where the water is fresher and have also increased the potassium permanganate dosage that is used for taste and odour control.
“Over the last week, we have flushed all areas of Drumheller to change the water over more quickly. We continue to respond to any complaints that come in. We received several complaints yesterday but none today. “
“We drained the Newcastle tower yesterday and are checking the other towers to detennine if further draining of towers is required. Testing of towers to date has not shown signs of taste and odour. We will also be doing additional strategic flushing in areas where required. This summarizes steps taken to date.”
Romanetz said that the treated water at Drumheller’s water treatment plant shows no signs of taste and odour at this time.
