For a complete schedule of dates and places when flushing will be done in your area,
click here to read the schedule
or call our Main Office at 607-733-9179.

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March 25, 2012

ANNUAL SPRING HYDRANT AND WATER MAIN FLUSHING
SCHEDULED FOR March 29 through April 22

To help maintain water quality and ensure the operation of our system’s hydrants, the Elmira Water Board begins its annual spring hydrant and main flushing program on Thursday, March 29, 2012. The daily schedules can be found on our web site www.elmirawaterboard.org.

LARGE MAINS
The program will begin with the flushing of large mains during the day for a two-day period, March 29 and March 30 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

SMALL MAINS & HYDRANTSM
Small main hydrant flushing will be conducted in the late evening and early morning hours to minimize discolored water problems for customers. The schedule is as follows:

Week of April 1 - April 7: Flushing begins with hydrants on the north side of the Chemung River: north to McCanns Boulevard, and west to the point at Church and Water Streets. This will cover the eastside, northside, downtown areas of Elmira, and parts of West Elmira.

Week of April 8 - April 14: Continuing in areas on the north side of the Chemung River: north of McCanns Boulevard, including Elmira Heights and Horseheads; west to include the remainder of West Elmira. All remaining hydrants south of the river.

HIGH PRESSURE AREAS
The high pressure areas of West Elmira, Elmira Heights, and the Town of Southport will be flushed during the week of April 15 through the April 21.

Elmira Water Board officials advise that discolored water problems may occur in affected areas, however this should clear up within one hour. The discoloration does not present a health problem, but could potentially cause problems if a customer is doing laundry. When flushing is taking place in your area, the Elmira Water Board suggests that you always run your cold water tap first to confirm the absence of discolored water in your pipes. In the event that you experience discolored water, running the cold water until it becomes clear will reduce the potential of discolored water adversely affecting your hot water tank. Customers are advised to call the Filtration Plant at 732-2277 if discoloration continues.

For approximate dates that street hydrants will be flushed, contact our Main Office at 733-9179 ext. 201 or 202 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or our Filter Plant at 732-2277 (after hours). A complete schedule of the flushing program can be found on our web site at:

www.elmirawaterboard.org.