[Vision2020] PR - Hydrant Flushing Scheduled

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
Administration
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p     |  208-883-7006
e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us<http://www.ci.moscow.id.us>

PRESS RELEASE
Title:  City of Moscow Water Hydrant Flushing Notice

October 4, 2010 - The City of Moscow Water Department will be performing fire hydrant flushing operations on October 4,5,6,7,8, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Flushing is tentatively scheduled as follows:

  *   On the 4th  from 6th Street south to the Troy Highway and east to Mountain View Road to include the Indian Hills Addition.
  *   On the 5th from 6th Street north to the city limits between Polk Street and Mountain View Road to include the Fort Russell Area.
  *   On the 6th from D Street north to the City Limits between Main Street and Polk Street.
  *   On the 7th flushing will be from Main Street west to the City Limits between D Street and 6th Street, including the Frontier Addition.
  *   On the 8nd everything east of Mountain View Road from the north to the south City Limits.

This round of flushing will be conducted during the night in an attempt to minimize the effects (red or dirty water) on the public. Crews will be moving around the neighborhoods in vehicles with flashing lights. To contact the flushing crew directly, please call the Whitcom Dispatch Center at 509-332-2521.

Periodic flushing of the water distribution system is a vital part of the operation and maintenance function of any public water system, as well as meeting state regulatory requirements. Because our available well water is high in iron and manganese (even though some wells are filtered) the iron and manganese reacts with the added chlorine to create a "floc" (reddish colored fluffy particles) that will settle in the piping system during normal flow condition and be re-suspended during high flow periods. This re-suspended floc or sediment results in red or dirty water. Thorough flushing removes the majority of this sediment from the piping systems thereby improving overall water quality.


If you experience water discoloration, you are advised to run your cold water for 10 minutes, or until it remains clear. If your water remains discolored, please call the water department as this may require additional localized flushing. Residents are also advised not to do laundry until the water is clear. It is also normal for the water to have a slight metallic taste for several days after the flushing is complete.

We thank you for your patience during this routine maintenance process that is necessary to ensure that we can continue to supply quality drinking water to our many customers. If you experience any problems, or if water discoloration persists for an extended period of time, please call the City of Moscow Water Department at 882-3122.

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Story Contact: Kurt Schwendiman, Water Distribution Lead Operator
Phone: 208.882.3122
Email:  kscwendiman at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:kscwendiman at ci.moscow.id.us>


The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources. We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.


Jen Pfiffner
City of Moscow
Assistant to the City Supervisor
p | 208.883.7123
f  | 208.883.7018
e | jpfiffner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:jpfiffner at ci.moscow.id.us>


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