PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2024
East Providence Department of Public Works – Water Utilities Division to begin Unidirectional Water Pipe Flushing Program
| When: | Spring 2024 (scheduled to commence May 6, 2024). |
| Where: | From Washington Avenue to Sea View Avenue and from Bullocks Point Avenue to Narragansett Avenue and surrounding areas. |
| What: | Flushing or cleaning in water distribution systems is the process of expelling water through fire hydrants to remove sediments that may have built up over time. |
| Why: | Hydrant flushing is performed within water distributions systems on semi-annual basis to remove sediment buildup and thereby improve the water quality. Customers in flushing area may experience discolored water and lower-than-normal water pressure. Allow your cold water to run for a short time to clear lines. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. |
Crews will perform flushing during normal business and evening hours.
For questions or more information, please contact the East Providence Water Utilities Division office (401) 435-7741.
