Overview
Metallic Water Service Supply Connections are being replaced with new plastic lines in many towns and cities across Saskatchewan.
In many cases the existing water service is being used as the grounding means for the electrical service in the house. Removal, or modification of the metallic water line may disrupt the integrity of the electrical grounding system for the house. There is also a high possibility that due to a fault on the power line, and the method of grounding used at the time, a hazard may exist to anyone working on or around the water line replacements.
Always Assume there is electricity on the water piping system, and work on them as if they are energized. Extreme caution should be exercised when cutting or modifying Metallic Water Supply Lines.
For the safety of you and your family, it is very important that the electrical service remain securely grounded.
If the water service to your home or business has been altered, the electrical service ground for your home may be compromised. Please contact a licensed Saskatchewan Electrical Contractor immediately and have them check, and/or repair, the grounding connection to the electrical service.
If the following Tag is installed on your water service, then you can rest assured your Electrical Service has been looked at by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
