Hudson’s Hope investigating ‘major’ water leak

HUDSON’S HOPE, B.C. — The District of Hudson’s Hope is in the process of investigating a major water leak in its water system.

Between April 28th and May 1st, water will be periodically shut off as the district attempts to locate the leak, it announced in a release. 

The district said it is “investigating a significant water leak in the town’s water system, resulting in the loss of up to 25 per cent of treated water each day.”

Desiree LeBlanc, Director of Public Works and Engineering with the District of Hudson’s Hope, said the district’s water treatment plant is being heavily relied on to deal with the loss of water.

“We’re running our water treatment plant at close to its maximum capacity, so we’re just trying to keep our potable water reservoir full,” LeBlanc said.

To find the leak, the district explained it will need to shut off water to different parts of town for short periods of up to four hours. The work is expected to be completed betweenApril 28th and May 1st, 2026.

The district said it will issue a precautionary boil water notice, as parts of the water system may lose pressure during the shutoffs. Once water service is restored, district staff will flush the water lines and collect water samples to ensure the drinking water remains safe. Once this is completed, the boil water notice will be removed. 

Residents will be notified through public service announcements, the District’s Facebook page, hand-delivered notices and the Everbridge alert app. 

The district is asking residents to take steps to avoid or limit non-essential water use, including: 

• Watering lawns
• Washing vehicles
• Other uses that do not need drinking water

Residents are also urged to help the district find the leak by reporting any signs or problems, including water pooling, unusually wet areas or lower water pressure, to Desiree LeBlanc at 250-783-1455, or at desiree@hudsonshope.ca or by calling the District Office at 250-783-9901. 

For more information, see the release.