New York American Water to Conduct Semi Annual Flushing of Upstate Water Mains and Hydrants Starting October 28
MERRICK, N.Y. (October 26, 2020) – New York American Water will begin flushing several of its upstate drinking water systems on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, as part of its commitment to providing quality water service to its customers. This essential part of the company’s maintenance program clears harmless mineral deposits and sediment that may have built up over time inside the pipes. The process also includes flushing fire hydrants to make sure they are operational and to check flows in the system.
New York American Water will be flushing several systems according to the following schedule:
Dates
Community
October 28th
Whitlock Farms
October 28th
Arbor Hills
October 28th
Indian Hills/Waccabuc
October 28th & 29th
Mount Ebo
October 28th & 29th
Kingsvale
October 29th
Beaver Dam Lake
October 29th
Dykeer
October 30th
West Branch Acres
November 2nd & 3rd
Wild Oaks
When the system is being flushed, customers may notice a drop in water pressure or experience discolored water. This is a normal part of the process. The company advises customers to let their cold water run until it is clear.
New York American Water offers its customer the following additional tips:
- Mark your calendar to be prepared when the company begins flushing the water mains in your neighborhood.
- Draw water for cooking ahead of time and store a large bottle of water in the refrigerator for drinking.
- Check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap before doing laundry or running the dishwasher.
- If laundry becomes stained, do not put your laundry in the dryer. Rewash clothes immediately using a heavy-duty detergent and add a rust remover. Most rust removers can also be used on stained fixtures.
- In some cases, slight discoloration may linger for a few hours. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water and does not affect the water quality.
- If water pressure or water volume seems low after flushing has been complete, check faucet screens for trapped particles.
For more information on New York American Water’s flushing program, please visit www.newyorkamwater.com.
New York American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water company in New York, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 350,000 people.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit nyamwater.com and follow New York American Water on Facebook and Twitter.
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MERRICK, N.Y. (October 26, 2020) – New York American Water will begin flushing several of its upstate drinking water systems on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, as part of its commitment to providing quality water service to its customers. This essential part of the company’s maintenance program clears harmless mineral deposits and sediment that may have built up over time inside the pipes. The process also includes flushing fire hydrants to make sure they are operational and to check flows in the system.
New York American Water will be flushing several systems according to the following schedule:
|
Dates |
Community |
|
October 28th |
Whitlock Farms |
|
October 28th |
Arbor Hills |
|
October 28th |
Indian Hills/Waccabuc |
|
October 28th & 29th |
Mount Ebo |
|
October 28th & 29th |
Kingsvale |
|
October 29th |
Beaver Dam Lake |
|
October 29th |
Dykeer |
|
October 30th |
West Branch Acres |
|
November 2nd & 3rd |
Wild Oaks |
When the system is being flushed, customers may notice a drop in water pressure or experience discolored water. This is a normal part of the process. The company advises customers to let their cold water run until it is clear.
New York American Water offers its customer the following additional tips:
- Mark your calendar to be prepared when the company begins flushing the water mains in your neighborhood.
- Draw water for cooking ahead of time and store a large bottle of water in the refrigerator for drinking.
- Check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap before doing laundry or running the dishwasher.
- If laundry becomes stained, do not put your laundry in the dryer. Rewash clothes immediately using a heavy-duty detergent and add a rust remover. Most rust removers can also be used on stained fixtures.
- In some cases, slight discoloration may linger for a few hours. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water and does not affect the water quality.
- If water pressure or water volume seems low after flushing has been complete, check faucet screens for trapped particles.
For more information on New York American Water’s flushing program, please visit www.newyorkamwater.com.
New York American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water company in New York, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 350,000 people.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit nyamwater.com and follow New York American Water on Facebook and Twitter.
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