Hydrant Flushing Set To Start In Point Pleasant

POINT PLEASANT, NJ — The Point Pleasant Water Department will be flushing water mains throughout the borough beginning Wednesday, borough officials announced.

The routine maintenance is anticipated to take six weeks to complete and will be done Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residents can expect discolored water as a result of the flushing and will clear up as the flushing moves out of a particular area, the water department said.

"Please refrain from washing clothes until your water runs clear," officials said.

The flushing allows the water department to check the function of Point Pleasant's fire hydrants and is necessary to clear out sediment "to provide the best quality water year-round to our residents," officials said.

"We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, please call the Public Works office at 732-892-1287 during normal business hours," officials said.