expect to see green water runoff in windsor during enwin testing
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enwin utility company vehicles are shown in this undated photo. photo courtesy of enwin.
there’s no need to worry if you happen to notice green water runoff in certain parts of windsor over the next few days.
enwin utilities said this week it will begin conducting routine pressure testing near langlois avenue and grand marais road east. it’s part of the windsor utilities commission’s central corridor feedermain project.
“the testing is necessary to ensure new watermain infrastructure meets the highest safety standards before entering service,” enwin said.
crews will use a non-toxic food-grade dye during testing. the utilities company said the dye is internationally certified by the national sanitation foundation (nsf).
“consequently, nearby drainage areas may appear green from the non-toxic dye used for testing,” according to a news release. “this controlled process helps verify pipe integrity and deliver safe, reliable drinking water to windsor residents.”
the pressure testing will be contained within the new feedermain infrastructure and will have no connection to the active drinking water supply.
enwin said it will do full system flush and retest before the infrastructure goes into service.
“enwin thanks residents for their patience during this important infrastructure upgrade,” the agency said. “the central corridor feedermain project strengthens windsor’s drinking water system for continued reliable service.”
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