Press Release: East Providence Department of Public Works – Water Utilities Division to begin unidirectional water pipe flushing program

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2024

CONTACT INFO. :   
Office of the Mayor  
Matthew Paddock
Communications Manager  
(401) 435-7500 Ext 11013  
mpaddock@eastprovidenceri.gov

East Providence Department of Public Works – Water Utilities Division to begin Unidirectional Water Pipe Flushing Program

When:
Fall 2024 (scheduled to commence September 23, 2024).

Where:
From Washington Avenue to Sea View Avenue 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 build-up and thereby improve the water quality. Customers in flushing 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.

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For questions or more information, please contact the East Providence Water Utilities Division office (401) 435-7741.

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