Page 64 - Sports Energy News, Cornwall, Issue No 124

Hydrant Flushing
February 15, 2023
Newsletter
www.Cornwall.ca
No Mow May returns in the City
Grass in the City of Cornwall will be a bit longer
in the month of May — but fear not, there’s a be available for pick up during this year’s Cornwall
great reason behind it.
During its February 13, 2023, meeting, City of
Cornwall Council approved this year’s No Mow
May. The initiative aims at helping pollinators in
public and private greenspaces. That is done by
not mowing for an entire month.
To do so, the City of Cornwall will waive section
3 of its Yard Maintenance By-Law 2013-212 for
all of May.
“By allowing grasses and so-called weeds to
grow in spring, you are assisting local
pollinators, and helping to increase
biodiversity,” said Sustainability Project
Coordinator, Angela Parker. “Biodiversity
protects us against climate change; it ensures
food security; it helps fight disease; and it even
generates economic benefits. There is nothing
wrong will adopting a do-less mentality for
your lawn. Every little bit helps.”
Anyone wanting to participate can voluntarily
register their property through the City of
Storm branch removal extended
The City of Cornwall will be offering a second
collection of larger fallen/broken branches
and limbs, provided they are cut into
manageable pieces and placed neatly near
the side of the road, being careful not to
impede any roadways or sidewalks.
The intent is to provide this service to residents
who may have missed or were not aware of the
first collection. We ask all residents to please
recognize that this is a service provided for
damage to trees related to the April 5th storm.
We will commence pick up on Monday, May 1st.
A third-party contractor will be dispatched
starting within the east end of Cornwall heading
west. We will then continue from the North end
heading south to the waterfront. The service
will end at the end of day May 19.
Updates will be provided periodically via social
Cornwall’s website. No Mow May signs will
Eco Day, on April 22 at Lamoureux Park.
“By-Law Services recognizes the ecological
importance of No Mow May, and we are
pleased to offer an opportunity for
residents to reconsider their yard
maintenance practices during the month of
May,” said Charles Bray, Manager of the
Building & By-Law Division. In addition to
Storm branch removal service extended
increasing food sources for pollinators, not
mowing grass in May also prevents
disturbance of overwintering insects and
amphibians that may be burrowed or hiding
in leaves and lawns. It should also be noted
that over 80 per cent of all flowering plants
rely on pollinators to produce seeds.
Letting lawns grow and weeds and flowers
to prosper also reduces a homeowner’s
carbon footprint, as people do not have to
cut their grass using gas mowers, which
aligns directly with the City of Cornwall’s
Zero Carbon goal.
media. We kindly ask that you place your
storm debris by the roadside asap not to
miss collection. It is recommended that your
debris be placed for pickup May 1st.
Alternatively, residents can also dispose of
their bundled branches during the Leaf and
Yard Waste Collection. For more
information on the Leaf and Yard collection,
visit www.Cornwall.ca/leafandyard.
The City of Cornwall will soon
initiate it’s Summer Fire Hydrant
Flushing Program.
As part of the regular
maintenance activities for the
Water Distribution System, all Fire
Hydrants throughout the City are
flushed at least once a year. These
flushing activities are mandated
by the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation, and
Parks to ensure proper chlorine
residuals, excellent water quality,
and adequate flow for firefighters.
Did you know that the City of
is responsible for
maintaining over 1,300 fire
hydrants in the community?
During
flushing,
fire
hydrant
residents who live nearby may
observe sediment in their water, or
the water may temporarily turn
brown or rust-coloured. Some
nearby homes may also
experience reduced water
pressure until the flushing is
complete.
If you notice sediment or that your
water is discoloured, run the cold-
water faucets in your home until
the discolouration disappears. Do
not drink the discolored water or
do laundry until the discolouration
disappears completely.
Discoloured water isn’t harmful to
your health, but it can stain
laundry.
If your laundry becomes stained
due to discoloured water, please
contact the City’s Municipal Works
Department at 613-932-5354.