With spring comes water main flushing in Concord. Flushing began Monday, April 7 and will take place Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 7 through April 17.
The town routinely flushes the water mains each spring and fall when water demand is lowest and cold water isn’t an issue.
Water mains are flushed to allow hydrants to be periodically used and identified for maintenance or replacement and provides an opportunity for tests to be done to determine if water flow and pressure are sufficient, according to the town website.
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Flushing also enhances water quality allowing sediment built up in the water mains, especially dead ends and low-flow areas, to work its way out of the system. The high velocity of water causes a scouring action that draws the sediment out. Left alone, this sediment may cause discoloration when water flow changes, ultimately making its way into customer’s homes.
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