Illinois American Water will conduct flushing program in Mt. Pulaski April 18 thru 21

 

[April 17, 2023] 

Illinois American water will be conducting its annual flushing maintenance of the Mt. Pulaski water system next week from April 18 thru 21, 2023. During this period, fire hydrants will be checked, evaluated, and maintained. The process of periodically flushing hydrants is essential in identifying fire hydrants in need of repair and maintaining optimal water quality throughout the water distribution system.

A few tips:

• Customers could experience a temporary discoloration of water within their residence or dwelling during flushing. The removal of these deposits is critical in maintaining water quality. If you encounter discolored water during hydrant flushing, run water from the cold water tap only until discoloration subsides. This may require flushing of cold water from multiple taps.

• Avoid doing laundry during, or shortly after, the hydrant flushing event.

• If, after flushing from the cold-water tap(s), water pressure appears lower than normal, clean the faucet aerator. Mineral deposits may obstruct flow through the aerator (screen), resulting in lower pressure.

• For more information, please visit https://www.amwater.com/ilaw/resources/
IL-Flushing-factSheet.pdf. 

NOTE: The annual flushing program in the Lincoln District will be held later in 2023. A news release will be sent when the dates are confirmed.

ABOUT ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER

Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.

[Terry Mackin, Director, Eternal Communications]