Hydrant Flushing To Begin This Weekend In Parsippany

PARSIPPANY, NJ — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Water Department will be flushing its distribution system beginning Sunday, township officials announced.

Crews will begin working overnight and finish each day at 6 a.m. The program is scheduled to last until May 19, the announcement said.

This program is critical for water system maintenance because it involves water officials systematically opening fire hydrants to increase water flows, allowing them to flush any minerals and deposits from the water mains.

Residents may experience temporary low pressure or discoloration during the flushing period. Run cold tap water until it clears to rid the discoloration.

This is normal and does not pose a health risk.

If water pressure or water volume seems low after flushing has been completed, residents are asked to check their faucet screens for trapped particles.

Questions about the hydrant flushing in your area can be directed to the Water Department at (973) 263-7099 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.