Emergency water disruption affecting large portion of Waterloo

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A water tap. (CityNews File Photo)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jul 24, 2024 04:29:52 PM.

Last Updated Jul 25, 2024 10:07:27 AM.

A large area of Waterloo is experiencing an emergency water disruption.

According to the city, the area between Wilmot Line, Erbsville Road, Conservation Drive, Fischer-Hallman Road and Westmount Road could experience discoloured water on Wednesday starting at 2 p.m.

A spokesperson for the City of Waterloo has pointed to construction on Fischer-Hallman Road between Gatestone Boulevard and Laurelwood Drive as the cause of the disruption.

They added that most residents will be experiencing discoloured water due to a loss of pressure in the system.

There could also be low water pressure in some areas, leading to a lack of water.

More to come.

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