Water Company Continues Fall Hydrant Flushing

Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 1 through Friday, October 5 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.”

The company says 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 5) Flushing Schedule:

• Monday, October 1: Windsor Street, Marion Avenue, Carner Avenue, Cherry Street, Orchard Street, Girard Avenue, Pearl Street, West Pleasant Street, Chase Street, South Prospect Street, Lake Street, Waples Avenue, Thew Avenue, Malo Drive.
• Tuesday, October 2, 2012: Superior Street, Irey Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, South Main Street, South State Street, Delaware Avenue, Executive Drive, Ellen Kay Drive, Independence Avenue, Community Drive, Fairfax Drive, Crescent Heights Road, Barks Road West of Delaware Avenue, Southland Parkway, Marion Waldo Road.
• Wednesday, October 3, 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, St James Street, Powhatten Street, East Washington Avenue, Courtland Street, Eisenhower Avenue, Walnut Street, Ellis Place, Presidential Avenue, South Greenwood Street, Cummins Avenue, Durfee Drive, Sargent Street, Elm Street.
• Thursday, October 4, 2012: Brightwood Drive, Then between East Center Street and Mount Vernon Avenue – Forest Street, Summit Street, Hane Avenue, South Grand Avenue, South Seffner Avenue, Uhler Avenue, Reed Avenue, Forest Lawn Boulevard, Pennsylvania Avenue.
• Friday, October 5, 2012: 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, Elmwood Drive, King Avenue, Vernon Heights Boulevard, Leetonia Road, Rosedale Avenue..

Aqua Ohio says 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).