Magnolia Utilities is currently doing the the annual distribution system flushing program.
The purpose is to maintain the best water quality as possible and also check the operations of fire hydrants.
Flushing of the distribution mains will take place systematically throughout the evening hours of 7pm – 10pm . Magnolia Utilities said it will try to complete as much of the system as possible before water demand increases.
Customers are asked to keep water usage to a minimum during the period that their section is being flushed to reduce pulling discolored water into household plumbing.
Below are some tips the public can use to address discolored water:
If just the cold water is discolored, try flushing toilets and running cold water through the bathtub until it clears.
If just the hot water is discolored, have the hot water tank flushed. This will have to be done by the customer.
The flushing will be finished Thursday night May 2nd.
This week’s schedule is:
April 27th – May 1st
East of North Jackson
North of East Greene
South of East University
West of Highway 79
East of Pearce
North of East University
North to North Acres Subdivision
East of Lelia
North of Calhoun Road
South of East Main
West of Highway 79
East of Verda
East of North Street
North of East Main
South of Pittman
May 2nd
East University (East of Highway 79)
Warnock Springs Road
Forest Place Subdivision
Columbia Road 36
Highway 82 East
All Subdivisions all these routes
