The City of Merritt’s water supply system is getting back to normal operations.
During the November 2021 flood, the City of Merritt lost two of its five wells that provide the City’s entire water supply. The two damaged wells, located in Voght Park, both suffered contamination with flood waters, silt and debris. While the pipe system remained intact in both wells, the control system was damaged. One well lost a flow metre; the other well lost its housing structure, monitoring equipment, and pump drive.
JULY UPDATE: Well #1 is now fully repaired and is currently being flushed and disinfected.
OCTOBER UPDATE: Well #2 is also repaired and flushed.
NOVEMBER UPDATE: The sewer mains underwent vapour testing to check for potential damage. Any damage to these underground utilities will be repaired in 2023.