Fire Hydrants 'Flushed' Today in Port Chester

If you're noticing any low water pressure today in Port Chester, it's related to maintenance work that's being done on local fire hydrants.

United Water New Rochelle said it is flushing hydrants in the village until about 4 p.m. today. With the work, some United Water customers may experience lower water pressure or slight discoloration of their water.

If you do notice discolorartion, United Water says you should run your cold water in a basement sink for about 15 to 20 minutes to flush out the line. United Water suggests checking your water before doing any laundry at home today. If the water is discolored, the company says to make sure you flush out your line before running your washing machine.

United Water said the company's workers are in Port Chester today for the fire hydrant maintenance. United Water says its employees all carry company identification.

Affected streets:

Putnam Terrace at Circle

King Street at Putnam Avenue

Quintard Drive

Quintard Drive at Francis Lane

Pilgrim Drive

Austin Place

Hobart Avenue

Renshaw Place at Halstead Avenue

Halstead Avenue at Frank Place

Madison Avenue

Putnam Avenue at Madison Avenue

Locust Avenue (opposite the park)

Putnam Avenue at Willett Avenue

Willett Avenue at the dead end

Putnam Avenue at Putnam Drive

Putnam Avenue at Lyons Park

Putnam Drive

King Street at Rex Road

Rex Park

Davenport Avenue