The PUC says the intake main for the citiy’s water supply has not been compromised.  The announcement was made after careful excavation of the highway 550 washout site and after crews were able to inspect the transmission main and found it to be undisturbed.  The watermain supplies the city with over 50 percent of the water it uses.  The cause of the washout was linked to a failed culvert that impacted the surrounding infrastructure.  A replacement culvert has been installed and Ministry of Transportation is contuing with the road reconstruction.  The highway remains open during work.