Hydrant Flows | Water Main Flushing Notice

May 13, 2024

Please be prepared to experience water discoloration at ANY TIME 5/13 - 5/22

HYDRANT FLOWS WATER MAIN FLUSHING 
The Department of Public Works will be flowing hydrants to flush the ENTIRE CITY WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
 
May 13 - May 22
 
The flushing process in an important part of the City’s annual maintenance program to 
maintain high quality potable water and provide continued flow capacities within our 
distribution system.
 
The flushing of water mains will produce temporary water discoloration and pressure 
fluctuations. It is important to understand the safety of the water is NOT 
compromised in any way.
 
We would advise scheduling washing clothes and cleaning projects at other times. It 
is suggested that Restaurants, Laundromats, etc. keep their use to a minimum until the 
water clears.
 
The water system will be riled and cloudy, but this condition will clear upon completion 
of the work.
 
GENERAL FLUSHING AGENDA
Please be prepared to experience water discoloration at ANY TIME 5/13 - 5/22
 
**  Subject to Change without Notice  **
 
MONDAY 5/13
Winter Street (below Water Treatment Plant)
Veterans’ Park area
Washington Street and neighborhoods
 
TUESDAY 5/14
Water Street and Mill Road
Opera House Square
Main Street (142) to Union Street
Broad Street
High Street neighborhood
Chestnut Street and sides
Sugar River Drive and Case Hill
South Street
Pleasant Street and sides to Drapers Corner
 
WEDNESDAY 5/15
North Street / Lincoln Heights
Lower Hanover Street, Lafayette
Lower Elm Street and neighborhoods to Main Street
Main Street and neighborhoods to Coy Bridge
 
THURSDAY 5/16
Park Avenue area
Myrtle Street / Bluff area
Central Street and Pearl Street areas
Summer Street
Maple Avenue area and sides
 
FRIDAY 5/17
Grissom Lane to River Road (junction)
Industrial Blvd.
Sullivan Street and Twistback Road areas
Old Church Road and Plains Road areas
 
MONDAY 5/20 through WEDNESDAY 5/22
Bible Hill / Ridge / Durham neighborhoods
Ledgewood Road and Glenwood Drive areas
Charlestown Road and sides to Lane Ridge
Winter Street (above Water Treatment Plant)
Thrasher Road, Slab City
Hanover Street
Elm Street and Dunning Street areas
 
Blow-offs throughout City (minimal disturbance expected)  
 
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