Media Release
Contact FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Curt Morgan, Superintendent
Water & Sewer Dept
(856) 455-7257
BRIDGETON
WATER DEPARTMENT BEGINS FLUSHING FIRE HYDRANTS APRIL 9TH
Beginning Monday, April 9th, the Bridgeton
Water Department will begin a city-wide process of flushing fire hydrants which
will take place between 9am and 3pm, Monday through Friday, and is expected to
conclude around the toward the end of April or the beginning of May.
The systematic flushing according to Water & Sewer
Superintendent Curt Morgan, is done yearly and is intended to ensure that
hydrants are fully operable and ready for use should they be needed. “Each
year, personnel go out a flush the hydrants to make sure that they are in good
working order” said Morgan.
In addition to seeing crews in their neighborhoods during
April, residents may also encounter cloudy water coming from their faucets.
Should that be the case, it is recommended that residents avoid washing laundry
during or immediately after hydrant flushing in their area. Recommendations
also include flushing water heaters to remove sediment that may accumulate.
“Crews will be moving through the community on a systematic
basis and depending on what area they’re working in, residents may see cloudy
water when they turn on their faucets. This will clear up fairly quickly once
the flushing process is completed, but residents should avoid washing clothes
while flushing is underway in their neighborhood” said Morgan.
Residents who wish to find out when hydrant flushing will
take place in their specific area can do so by calling the Bridgeton Water
& Sewer Department at (856) 455-7257.
“We appreciate the patience and understanding of our
residents. Working in conjunction with the Fire Department, our first priority
is public safety and part of that is making sure that fire hydrants are in
proper working order” Morgan Said.
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