Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division (recently acquired from Ohio American Water) will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am.
“Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, Operations Supervisor for the Marion District. “Aqua Ohio consistently meets or exceeds all drinking water standards and maintaining the distribution system helps preserve that quality and reliability.”
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.
Week 3 (of 4) Flushing Schedule:
- Monday, May 14, 2012: South High Street, East Church Street, Mount Vernon Avenue, South Vine Street, Ellis Place, Franklin Street, Lafayette Street, Willow Street, Gurley Avenue, Belmont Street, Powhatten Street, East Washington Avenue, Eisenhower Avenue, Walnut Street, Presidential Avenue, South Greenwood Street, Cummins Avenue, Durfee Drive, Sargent Street, Elm Street, Brightwood Drive, Then between East Center Street and Mount Vernon Avenue, Forest Street, Summit Street, Hane Avenue, South Grand Avenue.
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012: Between East Center Street and Mount Vernon Avenue, South Seffner Avenue, Uhler Avenue, Reed Avenue, Forest Lawn Boulevard, Pennsylvania Avenue, Kenmore Avenue, Merchant Avenue, Clover Avenue, Homer Street, Spencer Street, Clairdon Avenue, Kensington Place, Sara Avenue, Peterson Street, Dennis Avenue, Trachsel Avenue, then South of Mount Vernon Avenue, Forest Street, Summit Street.
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012: Elmwood Drive, King Avenue, Vernon Heights Boulevard, Leetonia Road, Uhler Road, Cambridge Avenue, Harding Road, Forest Lawn Drive, Toulon Drive, Harvey Drive, Marlow Circle, Laura Drive, Bexley Avenue, Normandy Drive, Bordeaux Drive, Toulon Avenue, Amboise Drive, Chenonceaux Drive, Retreat Lane.
- Thursday, May 17, 2012: Reserve Subdivision, Blois Drive, Villandry Drive, Loire Valley Drive, Chaumont Drive, Wilshire Drive, State Route 529, Siesta Drive, Arbor Lane, Timber Lane, Skeawood Drive, Woodside Drive, State Route 95 East, University Drive, Phoenix Drive, Eastlawn Drive, McMahan Boulevard, Welcome Way, Blevins Boulevard, Dunvegan Street, Kilchurn Drive, Glasgow Lane, Aberdeen Street, Balmoral Road.
- Friday, May 18, 2012: America Boulevard, Jamesway Drive, Sussex Way, Exeter Way, Summerset Drive, Meadow Lane, Greenway Drive, Mayfield Drive, Edgefield Drive, Garden Place, Westminister Road, Brookpark Road, Oxford Road, Eton Street, Marion Edison Road, Richland Terrance, Greenlea Drive, Collinswood Development, Canterbury Development, Barks Road East, Hampton Woods Development, Wellness Drive, Forest Hill Drive, Barks Crossing Development, Lake Boulevard, DLS Development, Bayside Drive, Old Pond Drive.
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).
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