NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The town of Normal will have some fire hydrants flushed during a week in November.
Fire hydrant flushing is performed to remove any sediment or stagnant water from the distribution system, as well as to test fire hydrant operation, said Normal Water Department director John Burkhart.
These steps are taken to improve the overall water quality within the system and to ensure the highest quality of water possible is delivered.
The flushing is scheduled to take place from Nov. 9 to Nov. 16. During this time, the water may become discolored. Residents are advised to avoid washing their clothes between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. while flushing is in progress.
Burkhart said the hydrant flushing is scheduled to take place in the following areas:
- From Nov. 9 to Nov. 12
- Areas north of College Avenue, east of Constitution Trail and south of Shelbourne Drive, including Beechwood Court, Basswood Lane, Heritage Road and Regal Drive
- Collie Ridge and Tramore Subdivisions
- Areas east of Veterans Parkway and south of I-55
- From Nov. 11 to Nov. 13
- Areas west of Linden Street and north of Raab Road
- Heartland Ridge and Lincoln College
- From Nov. 11 to Nov. 14
- Areas south of College Avenue and east of Constitution Trail
- From Nov. 12 to Nov. 16
- Ironwood, Wintergreen, Northfields, Heather Ridge and North Bridge Subdivisions
- Areas south of College Avenue and west of Constitution Trail
- From Nov. 11 to Nov. 16
- Areas between West College Avenue and Raab Road west of Constitution Trail
- The Pines, Pheasant Ridge, Carriage Hills and Pinehurst Subdivisions
To view the Hydrant Flushing Map and see when it will be performed in your area, visit Normalil.gov.
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