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2011 Hydrant Flushing
Schedule
Below
is a list of streets that will have their hydrants flushed
this spring. Please note your street and check back the week
of flushing to ensure the dates have not changed. The
listed hydrant flushing schedule is approximate and subject
to change.
Please
note that hydrant flushing will take place this year during
the daytime hours between 7am and 4pm.
Hydrant
flushing can cause temporary discolored water and/or
localized pressure fluctuations. This activity may
cause some temporary customer inconvenience, but does not
pose a health threat.
The following
tips are recommended during this period:
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Please check the color of your water before using.
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Avoid washing clothes during periods of temporarily
discolored water.
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If your water is temporarily discolored, run the COLD
water in your bathtub. The time it takes for the water
to clear will vary depending on your location and the
length of your service pipe. You should run the water
for about 5 minutes. If it is still discolored, wait
about 15 minutes and repeat this procedure.
Why
we flush our hydrants
Hydrant
flushing plays an important role in our operation and
maintenance program. Water quality can deteriorate during
delivery from the treatment plant to the consumer due to a
number of factors including distance from treatment plant,
proximity to dead-end mains, type and condition of mains,
and water flow patterns.
Hydrant
flushing can improve water quality by removing accumulated
sediment. Maintaining chlorine disinfection levels,
eliminating taste and odor problems and controlling
bacterial growth are also benefits of hydrant flushing.
Hydrant
flushing provides an opportunity for the department to check
the amount of water flow available at each hydrant, as well
as the hydrant’s mechanical operation.
The overall
benefits of the hydrant flushing program far outweigh the
temporary inconvenience associated with the program.
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