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CITY TO START SYSTEMATIC HYDRANT FLUSHING CITY-WIDE OCTOBER 26th

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CONTACT:                                                                                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Keith Lamb, Superintendent
Water & Sewer Dept.
(856) 455-7257

    CITY TO START SYSTEMATIC HYDRANT FLUSHING CITY-WIDE OCTOBER 26th

The City of Bridgeton Water Department will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program on Monday, October 26th. The Hydrant flushing process will operate on a rotating schedule through the city over several weeks, taking place on a Monday through Friday basis, between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00 pm. According to Water Superintendent Keith Lamb, the program may take 3-4 weeks to complete.

“The main purpose of this program is to make sure the city’s fire hydrants are operating properly, through periodic inspections, flow testing and preventative maintenance. Additionally, a pro-active hydrant flushing program is the key to lessening water quality problems by removing iron and manganese mineral deposits from the water line” said Lamb.

Lamb is quick to point out that Fire hydrant flushing may cause temporary inconveniences such as lower water pressure and appearance issues such as discoloration of tap water. “Discolored water poses no threat to the public’s health, but it may stain laundry and if consumed, may have an unpleasant taste. Residents should be certain that all discolored water is out of their home’s plumbing and hot water heater prior to washing clothes or drinking it” Lamb said.

In the event that clothes become discolored due to the flushing operations, residents are advised not place clothes in the dryer. A commercial fabric rust removal detergent is available from the City of Bridgeton Water Department, located at 2 S. Industrial Boulevard, and residents can obtain the detergent at the Industrial Blvd location.

The City is asking for cooperation with the hydrant program and asking that residents noticing discolored water flush their system by running cold water from the bathtub for approximately 5 minutes and/or flushing the toilet several times. If the discoloration persists after that, residents should contact the City of Bridgeton Water Department at 455-7257.

“Although residents may experience some temporary inconveniences, the flushing program is necessary to maintain a good water supply for both firefighting and domestic use” said Lamb.

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Questions and concerns regarding this program may be directed to Keith Lamb, Water and Sewer Superintendent at 455-7257

          To learn more about the City of Bridgeton, please visit www.cityofbridgeton.com