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The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Sunderland of
upcoming construction of a new drilled well to replace the existing Municipal Well 3.
upcoming construction of a new drilled well to replace the existing Municipal Well 3.
When: Thursday, September 19 until Friday, November 1.
Where: 32 Jane Street, Sunderland in the Township of Brock
Why: Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the well drilling site may experience increased noise
levels due to the well construction and testing. Drinking water quality and supply is not anticipated to
be impacted during this time. Residents are reminded to follow the mandatory odd-even day lawn
watering in effect from May through September under the Regional Water Supply By-law #89-2003. If
you wish to water your lawn, you may do so only on odd calendar days if your house number is an
odd number, or even calendar days if you house is an even number. Water restrictions are important
to maintain adequate water supply for emergencies, including fire protection.
Initial drilling activities were previously carried out the week of July 2. Additional works to drill,
construct and test a new supply well will resume September 19 and are expected to be completed by
the end of October 2024.
The Region regrets any inconvenience this may cause and thanks customers for their co-operation.
This construction will be conducted in accordance with the Brock Township Noise By-Law number
3118-2022. For water conservation tips, visit , Durham.ca/waterconservation or contact our Water
Resource Monitoring and Protection Division at 311 (within Regional limits) or toll-free at 1-800-372-
1102.