Puget Neighborhood: May 23rd – June 10th
The City of Bellingham Public Works Department will continue its annual water main flushing program on Monday, May 23, 2011. Water main flushing cleans the pipes of mineral deposits that naturally build up on the inside walls of the pipes. If the pipes are not periodically flushed, the build-up can reduce the capacity and the efficiency of the water distribution system. Water used during the flushing operation is de-chlorinated before being discharged into the city storm drainage system.
It is common for the flushing activity to cause temporary discoloration of the water. The discolored water is not harmful to human health or other household uses. If the water in your residence is discolored, run a cold water tap in the bathtub for a few minutes, this should clear your water lines. To avoid stains on white laundry, customers are advised not to wash white clothes or use their hot water taps when crews are flushing in their area (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Iron mineral deposits may stain white laundry. Scheduling specific streets depends on crew workload. Public Works vehicles will be on your street the day your water lines are flushed.
From Monday, May 23, 2011 through Friday, June 10, 2011 the following areas will be flushed:
It is common for the flushing activity to cause temporary discoloration of the water. The discolored water is not harmful to human health or other household uses. If the water in your residence is discolored, run a cold water tap in the bathtub for a few minutes, this should clear your water lines. To avoid stains on white laundry, customers are advised not to wash white clothes or use their hot water taps when crews are flushing in their area (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Iron mineral deposits may stain white laundry. Scheduling specific streets depends on crew workload. Public Works vehicles will be on your street the day your water lines are flushed.
From Monday, May 23, 2011 through Friday, June 10, 2011 the following areas will be flushed:
· Lakeway Drive, Whatcom Falls Park, Puget Neighborhood
A map of the numbered flushing districts is available on the City website at http://www.cob.org/documents/pw/utilities/water-main-flushing-districts.pdf. Areas 9-13 and 15 will be flushed.
If you have any questions regarding the flushing activity, please contact the City of Bellingham Public Works Department at 778-7700 or email mgray@cob.org.
