Week Two of Fall Hydrant Flushing Scheduled

Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 24 through Friday, September 28 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 2 (of 5) Flushing Schedule:

• Monday, September 24: Remainder of Fairpark Addition, East Center Street, Wilson Avenue, John Street, Dix Avenue, Carhart Street, Jefferson Street south of RR Tracks, North Grand Avenue south of RR Tracks, North Seffner Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Gebhardt Street, and Adams Street.
• Tuesday, September 25, 2012: Barnhart Street, Midlam Street, Benton Place, Chicago Avenue, East Center Street, Wilson Avenue, Johnson Street, Boone Avenue, Neil Avenue, Franconia Avenue, Madison Avenue, West Center Street, State Route 95 West, Brentwood Drive, Glenwood Drive, Rosewood Drive, Clinton Street, Brookside Drive, National Drive, Saint Gallen Drive, Western Drive, and Swiss Drive.
• Wednesday, September 26, 2012: Bennett Street, Nye Street, Curve Street, Glad Street, Latourette Street, Fies Avenue, Waterloo Street, York Street, Davids Street, Columbia Street, Wood Street, Herman Street, Darius Street, Uncapher Avenue, Mound Street, Buckeye Street, Vancouver Drive, Savannah Drive, Rochelle Drive, Catalina Drive, Westlawn Drive, and Oak Grove Avenue.
• Thursday, September 27, 2012: Congress Street, Woodrow Avenue, Merkle Avenue, Davids Street, Henry Street, Uncapher Avenue, Westwood Avenue, Edison Avenue, Sheridan Road, Chatfield Drive, Bellefontaine Avenue, Shellbark Street, Hickory Drive, all of Colonial Acres.
• Friday, September 28, 2012: Bellefontaine Avenue, Cheney Avenue, Evans Road, Smith Street, Gill Avenue, Miami Street, Park Boulevard, Darlington Court, Olney Avenue, Blaine Avenue, Lilac Lane, Daffodil Drive, Whitmore Street, and Windsor Street.

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 our Customer Service Center toll-free at 877.WTR.AQUA (877.987.2782).