Water Commission Messaging

As a member of the Smoky River Regional Water Commision, the Town of Falher is sharing the following messaging to ensure this vital ressources is avaialable for all.

 

Water Treatment Plant Clarifier Replacement

November 29, 2024

The Smoky River Water Commission is about to commence a major construction project. The clarifier which is a vital part to the treatment process is being replaced as it has surpassed its life expectancy. This project will likely last until mid January.

All Potable Truck Fills on the Smoky River Regional Waterworks System will remain closed until mid to end of next week. The Water Commission is shutting the Water Plant down on December 3rd and it could be down until December 4th. We will still be able to distribute water but we have to ensure an adequate supply is in the clear wells as we will not be treating any Raw water for up to 2-days. During this 2-day shutdown we will be switching our treatment process from our current clarifier to a portable temporary clarifier. The transition and commissioning of the temporary clarifier could take up to two days. Again, this will not affect the ability to supply water, but we will have to ensure the clearwell at the Water Plant in Falher is full prior to shutting down for these 2-days.

When the temporary portable clarifier is online we should be able to restore levels in a timely manner and re-open truck fills.

This Clarifier replacement is a vital component to the treatment process and it must be replaced to ensure a continued safe potable water supply.  The Smoky River Water Commission thanks you for your patience and understanding while we go through this necessary upgrade.

 

Reduce Water Usage

November 25, 2024

 

The Smoky River Regional Water Management Commission is currently facing treatment challenges and a major construction upgrade at the Water Treatment Plant. The Water Plant is unable to properly treat the water at higher flows, and is affecting our ability to keep up with the  demand. We are asking the residents to kindly do what they can to conserve water at this time to ensure that we do not deplete the water supply. The truckfills in Falher, Girouxville, Donnelly, Guy and Jean Cote are closed until we can fill our treated reservoirs in Falher to a safe level. If everyone does a little bit to conserve it would help tremendously to replenish the potable reservoirs in a timely manner.

The Town of McLennan’s truckfill can be utilized during this time as well as Nampa and Marie-Reine.

The Smoky River Regional Water Management Commission apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks you for your patience while we work through the treatment challenges that we are currently facing.