HYDRANT FLUSHING

 

SMCMUA will be performing routine hydrant maintenance and flushing on the streets listed below between June 14, 2021 and June 18, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The Authority uses this opportunity to examine and repair hydrants and, in doing so, may require the hydrants to be flushed for a period of time to test their functionality. Flushing also typically aids in cleaning the water mains and “flushes” out any built up minerals or deposits from the pipes.
 

MORRIS PLAINS
BEECH DR
BRIARCLIFF RD
BROOK DR
BRYCE WAY
CORNINE LA
COURT RD
DAVIS AVE
DRAKE WAY
ELIZABETH CT
FOREST AVE
FOREST CT
FOREST DR
GRANNIS AVE
GREENWOOD RD
HARRISON AVE
HEADLEY AVE
HICKORY DR
JANEWAY PL
JAQUI AVE
JIM FEAR DR
JOHNSON RD
KATHLEEN PL
LAYER DR
LEALAND RD
LEAMOOR DR
LINDSTROM RD
LITTLETON RD
MALAPARDIS RD
MAYFAIR RD
MOUNT TABOR RD
OLD WOOD RD
PARK RD
PARKER DR
PARKWAY
RT 10
RT 202 & RT 10
SANFORD CT
SCHOOL VIEW DR
SPEEDWELL AVE
SUN VALLEY WAY
TABOR RD
THOMPSON WAY
TOTTEN WAY
VALLEY STREAM CIR
VALLEY STRM CIR
WYNDWOOD RD

MORRIS TOWNSHIP
JANEWAY PL

What to Expect:

While hydrant flushing typically will not interrupt your water service, you may notice a temporary drop in water pressure while crews are working in your area. There is also the possibility that water may become temporarily discolored. This is normal. The discolored water does not pose a health hazard; however, iron (red water) and manganese (black water) may be stirred up within the system during the flushing procedures. If this happens, simply let your water run until it runs clear.

Customer Tips:

  • Avoid running your tap water and using the washing machine or dishwasher while crews are flushing your area. This will reduce the chance of pulling discolored water into your home.

  • If discolored water occurs, simply run the cold water for a few minutes until it clears. This will allow the sediment to work its way out of your pipe.

  • Check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher. Wait until the water runs clear before doing laundry or running the dishwasher. NOTE: If your laundry does become stained, do not put your laundry into the dryer. Re-wash laundry immediately and add a rust remover.

  • In some cases, slight discoloration might linger for a few hours. This discoloration affects the appearance of the water and does not affect water quality. No health hazards are associated with discolored water from hydrant flushing.

  • If water pressure or water volume seems low after flushing has been completed, check your faucet screens (aerators) for trapped particles.
     

SMCMUA apologizes for the inconvenience.  Thank you for your patience.

 

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(Updated:  June 10, 2021 at 3:45 PM)

 

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