The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is lifting the emergency water restrictions that have been in place for Chatham and several surrounding communities. The restrictions were in place following issues with the main water transmission line feeding the Chatham Water Treatment Plant. Residents are now being asked to conserve water by limiting grass watering over the next few days. Effective immediately, residents and businesses in Chatham, Grande Pointe, Pain Court, Dover Centre, Mitchell’s Bay, Dresden, Tupperville, Eberts, Prairie Siding, Thamesville and Kent Bridge may resume normal water use such as showering, laundry, and bathing. “This was truly a community effort, and I want to thank everyone who stepped up when we needed them,” said Mayor Darrin Canniff. “Residents made changes at home, and businesses adjusted their operations, with some voluntarily closing or reducing services to help conserve water. Those efforts made a real difference. I’m incredibly grateful for the patience, cooperation and community spirit we saw throughout this situation.” The largest industrial, commercial and institutional water customers are being contacted directly and asked to gradually resume water consumption over the next few days to avoid putting increased strain on the system. Restaurants, car washes, and laundromats are no longer being asked to voluntarily remain closed. Municipal splash pads and arenas in the impacted areas will reopen as scheduled tomorrow, Sept. 1. Regular lawn watering restrictions are now in effect for customers served by the affected water system.
