As part of routing maintenance, and on other occasions as may be deemed necessary, the water system may need to be flushed. During this activity, “Water Main Flushing in Progress” signs will be posted in the area.
Please note the following recommendations during this activity:
- Avoid using water during the time when water flushing will be performed in your area. You may experience low water pressure at this time.
- If appropriate, turn off and by-pass your water softening system one hour before flushing is performed. Do not return your softener to service until after you have flushed your water lead (See number 4).
- Turn off any automatic water systems, such as time-delayed dishwashers or timed lawn sprinkling systems.
- One hour after the scheduled flushing is performed, prior to using water in your home, open the faucet closest to the point where the water enters your home. Allow the water to run into the nearest drain for fifteen minutes or (if discoloration is witnessed) until it runs clear for five minutes. If appropriate, return your water softener or automatic water systems to service.
If needed, there is no issue with using water while the system is being flushed. If you do need to use your water during the scheduled flushing times, we recommend running water for a short period of time until clear before use.
After system flushing is complete, it is a perfect time for customers to flush the plumbing inside of their homes/businesses if desired. To accomplish proper flushing throughout the plumbing in your home and your service line, open all faucets, bathtubs/showers, hose bibs and let the cold water run for 10-15 minutes.
Also, this is a good time to cycle the water in your hot water heater. To cycle all the water through your water heater, turn on all the hot water faucets in your home/business until the water runs cold. Again, these are recommendations and not required.
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