Water main break delays 2016 spring hydrant flushing

An overnight water main break along Delaware Avenue in Marion is forcing crews to delay system flushing schedule one day this week and into next.  Once isolated, the break only affected one customer Thursday, but the repair required resources to be refocused from flushing maintenance.

“Flushing will resume tomorrow with crews working in the area originally scheduled for today,” said Don Scott, Operations Supervisor for the Marion Division. “We would have liked to minimize confusion by keeping our Friday schedule but, it is important that we flush areas in order to ensure we are scouring the system properly to prevent sediment buildup.”

Scott said that no interruptions in water service will occur as a result of the flushing but customers may notice a drop in water pressure or temporary water discoloration. If possible, customers should refrain from doing laundry to avoid possible staining while the flushing is taking place near their home. If tap water is discolored, allow it to run until clear.  Running several cold-water faucets at the same time will help the water clear faster.

Flushing schedule for remainder of week 4 and week 5:

• Thursday, April 21, 2016:  Flushing postponed.
• Friday, April 22, 2016:  Congress Street, Woodrow Avenue, Merkle Avenue, Westwood Avenue, Edison Avenue and Sheridan Road.
• Weekend: No flushing.
• Monday, April 25, 2016: Chatfield Drive, Bellefontaine Avenue, Shellbark Street, Hickory Drive, all of Colonial Acres, Bellefontaine Avenue, Cheney Avenue, Evans Road, Smith Street, Osgood St.
• Tuesday, April 26, 2016: Gill Avenue, Miami Street, Park Boulevard, Darlington Court, Olney Avenue, West Church Street,  Blaine Avenue, Lilac Lane, Daffodil Drive and Whitmore Street.
• Wednesday, April 27, 2016:  West Columbia Street, Blaine Avenue, Windsor Street, Marion Avenue, Carner Avenue, Cherry Street, Orchard Street, Girard Avenue.
• Thursday, April 28, 2016:  Pearl Street, West Pleasant Street, Chase Street, South Prospect Street, Lake Street, Waples Avenue and Malo Drive.
• Friday, April 29, 2016:  Superior Street, Irey Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, South Main Street, South State Street, Delaware Avenue.

Scott said that this is also a good time for customers to check and flush their home water system; they can find tips on home water system maintenance at www.aquaamerica.com/pages/customerservice.aspx.

Customers who have questions may call the Customer Service Center toll-free at 877.WTR.AQUA (877.987.2782).