By WJBC Staff
NORMAL – The Normal Fire Department plans to conduct hydrant flushing this week.
Fire officials say hydrant flushing is performed to remove any sediment or stagnant water from the distribution system and to test fire hydrant operation. These steps are taken to improve the overall water quality within the distribution system and to insure the delivery of the highest quality of water possible.
As in the past, the water may become temporarily discolored and residents should avoid washing clothes between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. while flushing is in progress in your area.
The following schedule will give the approximate day they will be in each area.
May 8-11 – Areas north of College Avenue that are east of Constitution Trail and south of Shelbourne Drive. Included: Beechwood Court, Basswood Lane, Heritage Road, Regal Drive, and also Collie Ridge, Tramore Subdivisions as well as areas east of Veterans Parkway and south of Interstate 55.
May 10-11 – Areas west of Linden Street and north of Raab Road, as well as Heartland Ridge and Lincoln College.
May 10-13 – Areas south of College Avenue and east of Constitution Trail.
May 11-14 – Ironwood, Wintergreen, Northfields, Heather Ridge and North Bridge Subdivisions, as well as areas south of College Avenue and west of Constitution Trail.
May 10-14 – Areas that are between West College Avenue and Raab Road that are west of Constitution Trail, as well as the Pines, Pheasant Ridge, Carriage Hills and Pinehurst Subdivisions.
A hydrant flushing map can be found on the Town of Normal’s website.
