October 17, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: Water Division, 269-966-3506
Hydrant Flushing in Fremont St./Sherman Rd. area
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Water Distribution crews will be flushing fire hydrants in the area of Fremont St. to Orchard Ave. and Sherman Rd. to Capital Ave. NE. beginning at 10 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 18.
Crews will begin flushing hydrants in the area of Fremont St. to Orchard Ave. and Sherman Rd. to Capital Ave. NE tomorrow night at 10 p.m. to address a water service issue in this area. The overnight schedule is used to minimize the inconvenience to our customers, and to allow the water to stabilize in the water mains before the normal daily water demand begins.
The flushing process often results in cloudy or discolored water. Crews do what they can to limit this, and the safety of the water is not diminished by this process.
Residents in this area should be observant of water quality while doing laundry, or other tasks that require rust-free water. Discolored or rusty water may be present in the area being flushed, as well as in adjacent areas. If you should encounter discolored water, we recommend that you run water at cold taps within your home or business. This is best done by running cold water in the bathtub first. Once water runs clear at the bathtub, the remaining faucets in the home can be flushed.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by our actions to improve our water system.
We appreciate everyone’s patience during this and all work.
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