By WJBC Staff
NORMAL – Fire 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 the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. while flushing is in progress in your area. The following schedule will give the approximate day they will be in your area.
• 5/10 to 5/13/15 – Areas north of College Avenue that are east of Constitution Trail and south of Shelbourne Drive. Included: Beechwood Court, Basswood Lane, Heritage Road, Regal Drove, and Collie Ridge, Tramore Subdivisions as well as areas east of Veterans Parkway and south of l-55.
• 5/12 to 5/13/15 – Areas west of Linden Street and north of Raab Road as well as Heartland Ridge and Lincoln College.
• 5/12 to 5/15/15 – Areas south of College Avenue and east of Constitution Trail.
• 5/13 to 5/16/15 – Ironwood, Wintergreen, Northfields, Heather Ridge and North Bridge subdivisions as well as areas south of College Avenue and west of Constitution Trail.
• 5/12 to 5/16/15 – 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.
Visit normal.org to view the Hydrant Flushing Map and to see when hydrant flushing will be performed in your area. Additionally, questions regarding the hydrant flushing can also be referred to the water department at (309) 454-9563.
