The link will take you to the facebook group where the water system update is pinned to the top. This is where we will be posting updates for the season. Non-facebook users are able to access and see the page. You may need to close the box asking you to log into facebook. Updated: May 12th, 2023 at 2:30pm _________________________________________________________________________________________________ End of Season Preperations Please start to fill your cisterns slowly for the end of the season so cisterns are not being filled all at once. This will prevent a stain on the water system. We appreciate your cooperation with this.
The season ends October 19th, 2023, however, it is weather-dependent. The system may need to be shut down earlier if the weather is going turn.
The water team is looking for volunteers to help pull the lines from the lake. This will occur around October 19th - 21st. The date will be firmed up closer to the date since it will be weather dependent. If you are willing to help out, please let us know by emailing the secretary at ppcoasecretary@gmail.com. She will forward your name to the water team.
posted Sept. 12, 2023 at 4:00pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Water System - Important Message - June 12, 2023 As you are aware the water has been shutdown since early this morning. We lost power to the pump house and we were unable to make water.
Marc was able to get Hydro One out to assess the situation. The result was a broken connection caused by downed branches from last nights wind storm. This line has since been repaired and the trees are being cut back to ensure this problem does not reoccur. Water will be up and running hopefully by 7 pm.
Please continue to conserve as it will take time to get our tanks back up to capacity. If there is a large consumption rate then we will have to shutdown the water again to restock our reservoirs. Thank you
We have had an unusually dry and hot period lately and water consumption has been extremely high.
Normal consumption is approximately 20,000 gallons per day but we are using over 40,000 gallons.
We know that people are watering their lawns, washing their homes and vehicles, and filing their cisterns. These actions can not take place when we are under a conserve water warning. Not adhering to conserve water alerts means that the hardest hit people are those without cisterns. We need to be considerate to all the members of our community.
All our lines have been checked throughout the Point and there are no leaks so consumption is the only reason for our shortages.
The men on the water team work very hard trying to keep up with the demand. It is not as easy as flipping a switch. This work load doubles when consumption is high because there is increased testing, pumps are working longer and harder and therefore must be attended to more frequently and filters need checking more often to maintain our Ministry of Health standards.
There is a big lake out there and it is difficult to conceive that we could run out of water but we are governed by the Ministry that we are only allowed to remove so much water yearly.
Moving forward, stronger action will have to be taken if abuse of the water system and team continues.
PPCOA Board Posted June 7, 2023
Be Water Smart! Conserve our water
When the lake is rough (brown), it can impact our ability to make water.
Please CONSERVE water by running off your cistern (if you have one) when the lake is rough (brown). Note: We ask that you fill your cisterns and water your lawns during weekdays when demand is lower.
WATER CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS: Report: Maximum Acceptable Concentration (MAC):
To all residents, please be aware of our water lines when doing any construction, digging or tree removal. Be mindful that while the water line supplies your property, it also supplies the properties on both sides of you and across the road. Damaged water lines could contaminate the water to all on that water main. Damage to our water lines can be costly. Being proactive could avoid damage to the water lines and avoid costly repairs to you by informing the water team if and when you are planning on digging so that tyhe can make arrangements to have a member of the water team let you know where the water lines are buried.
Owners are responsible for repairs, installation, etc. to the water lines from the water box to their residence. If you have questions or need help starting up or shutting down, the water team are available to help you. PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Marc Vallee (226) 931-5308 mnd.vallee@gmail.com