Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division (recently acquired from Ohio American Water) will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am.
“Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, Operations Supervisor for the Marion District. “Aqua Ohio consistently meets or exceeds all drinking water standards and maintaining the distribution system helps preserve that quality and reliability.”
Scott says no interruptions in water service will occur as a result of the flushing but customers may notice a drop in water pressure or temporary water discoloration. If possible, customers should refrain from doing laundry to avoid possible staining while the flushing is taking place near their home. If tap water is discolored, allow it to run until clear. Running several cold-water faucets at the same time will help the water clear faster.
This is also a good time for customers to check and flush their home water system; they can find tips on home water system maintenance at www.aquaamerica.com/pages/customerservice.aspx.
Customers who have questions may call our Customer Service Center toll-free at 877.WTR.AQUA (877.987.2782).
Week 2 (of 6) Flushing Schedule:
Monday, May 7, 2012: Chicago Avenue, East Center Street, Wilson Avenue, Johnson Street, Boone Avenue, Neil Avenue, Franconia Avenue, Madison Avenue, West Center Street, State Route 95 west, Brentwood Drive, Glenwood Drive, Rosewood Drive, Bennett Street, Clinton Street, National Drive, Saint Gallen Drive, Western Drive, Swiss Drive, Nye Street, Glad Street, Latourette Street, Fies Avenue and Waterloo Street.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012: Davids Street, Bennett Street, Wood Street, Herman Street, Darius Street, Uncapher Avenue, Mound Street, Buckeye Street, Vancouver Drive, Savannah Drive, Rochelle Drive, Catalina Drive, Westlawn Drive, Uncapher Avenue, Henry Street, Oak Grove Avenue, Congress Street, Woodrow Avenue, Merkle Avenue, Westwood Avenue, Edison Avenue and Sheridan Road.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012: Chatfield Drive, Bellefontaine Avenue, Shellbark Street, Hickory Drive, all of Colonial Acres, Bellefontaine Avenue, Cheney Avenue, Evans Road, Smith Street, Gill Avenue, Miami Street, Park Boulevard, Darlington Court, Olney Avenue, West Church Street, Blaine Avenue, Lilac Lane, Daffodil Drive and Whitmore Street.
Thursday, May 10, 2012: West Columbia Street, Blaine Avenue, Windsor Street, Marion Avenue, Carner Avenue, Cherry Street, Orchard Street, Girard Avenue, Pearl Street, West Pleasant Street, Chase Street, South Prospect Street, Lake Street, Waples Avenue and Malo Drive.
Friday, May 11, 2012: Superior Street, Irey Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, South Main Street, South State Street, Delaware Avenue, Executive Drive, Ellen Kay Drive, Community Drive, Fairfax Drive, Crescent Heights Road, Barks Road west of Delaware Avenue, Southland Parkway and Marion Waldo Road.
Aqua Ohio is a subsidiary of Aqua America, Inc., one of the largest U.S.-based publicly traded water and wastewater utility holding companies serving approximately 3 million people Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, Indiana, Florida, Virginia and Georgia. Aqua America is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WTR.
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