Borough Water Lines Will Be Flushed in Late April, Early May

customers should expect some discoloration of their water late this month and early May, as the authority conducts its first system-wide flushing of water lines since 2010.

In a press release, administrator Glenn Higbie said a full flushing of the system was not possible in 2011 because of construction projects.

The flushing of fire hydrants will take place the week of April 23 (Monday through Thursday) and the week of April 30 (Monday through Thursday), between 9am and 3pm.

"In general, the system will be flushed starting in the southern areas and move throughout the borough in a northerly direction to clear sediment from the water lines," Higbie said.

"Customers should expect to experience some discoloration or cloudiness in their water as the system is flushed but once the flushing is completed each day, the water will quickly clear," he added. "Customers should refrain from washing clothes or other laundry items during the work and minimize water usage to prevent sediment from being drawn into their facilities."

The authority will contact customers whose phone numbers it has on file to alert them to the flushing via an automated notification system.

Customers with questions regarding the scheduled maintenance should call 610-838-8051 or visit the authority at 501 Durham Street, Hellertown.