Why is the District flushing good water down the drain?
Have you ever seen the flushing signs in your neighborhood and questioned what that is all about? Ever wondered why were sending gallons and gallons of water down the drain? Or, where that water is going? Over the winter, mineral deposits that occur naturally in the water build up inside the water main due to lower water usage. Every spring the District clears the water mains that serve your home of such build-up by opening fire hydrants. The surge of water delivered out the hydrant is able to pickup the deposits and remove them from the water supply. While this may seem wasteful, our high water quality is maintained: taste is improved, odor is reduced and color is clearer. At the same time, fire hydrants are checked for operation and visibility to ensure that should there be a fire, they are operational and easy to find. It takes nearly 2 months to complete the flushing cycle throughout the District! The Staff will begin flushing the water in late March; watch for signs in your neighb
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