Notice of Flushing of Sewer Lines

16 October 2025

Flushing of Sewer Lines

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

The Municipality of Red Lake will be completing sewer line flushing throughout the Municipality starting October 20th until October 25th daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

This flushing is undertaken as regular maintenance to prevent the buildup of sediment which could result in blockages.  Equipment is used to jet clean the sewer line with HIGH PRESSURE WATER.

Sewer line flushing may result in some splashing from the toilet or sink.  To avoid any inconvenience, it is suggested that you place plugs in all sinks and close your toilet seat covers.  For extra precaution you may want to place a bag or plastic beneath the seat cover.

The following streets will be affected during this flushing:

Red Lake

  • Blende St.
  • Hammell Rd.
  • Hwy 618 to Discovery
  • Howey St.
  • Hwy 618 from Hydro Stn. going West
  • Starratt St.
  • Buffalo St.
  • Slobodian Cres.
  • Mill Rd.
  • Nuggett St.
  • Kelson Dr. Evolution Sub Division
  • Laverty Road

Balmertown

  • 1st St. (Dickenson to Detta Rd.)
  • Detta Rd. (4th to 2nd St.)
  • Detta Rd. (6th to 5th St.)
  • Dexter Rd. (Campbell Rd. to Seventh St.)
  • Dickenson Rd. (Fourth St. to Six St.)
  • Brewis Ave.
  • Lassie Rd. (Seventh to Campbell Rd.)
  • Lassie Rd. (Fourth St. to Sixth St.)

 

 

**Please note** There is not set schedule for this maintenance as work is dependent upon the length of time it takes for each street.  Flushing equipment could be at the locations above on any day during the week.

 

Municipality of Red Lake Public Works. Tel. (807) 727-2597.

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