How does it work?
We use a system called “Air Scouring” to clean the mains. This system is faster and results in less disruption than other methods, We close the valves at either end of a section of the main. We then attach an air supply hose to a fire hydrant at one end of the closed off section and open another hydrant at the other end. Clean, high-volume air is pumped into the hydrant, which agitates the water and loosens the mineral scale. This material, in turn, acts as a scouring agent and further cleans the pipe. We open the water supply valve just a bit to keep the process going, and before you know it, the open hydrant begins spewing out all the rusty scale and deposits. In a very short time, the hydrant is running clear water, and our work is done.
You can help, too! We know that your water service is important and we’re sorry for the inconvenience. We still need your help in finishing the job. We turn every meter off during this process to reduce the possibility of debris entering your house line, however, you’ll probably find some of the residue has been forced into the service line into your meter. You should open an outside faucet and flush this material out of your house plumbing. This should only take a couple of minutes. Opening inside sink faucets will cause debris to clog your sink aerators. Also opening hot water faucets will cause debris to be deposited into your water heater. In some instances, the water may appear “milky” in color. This is due to air still being present in the water. This condition should also clear very quickly. Again, thank you for your help.
Schedule:
Tuesday April 16th, 2024:
- Cypress Lake Village Drive
- Hazel Thicket Trail
- Grove Brook Lane
Wednesday April 17th, 2024:
- By The Lake Court
- By The Lake Way
- Water Scene Trail
- Riverlet Court
- Lodgepole Pine Street
- Lone Cypress Lane
Thursday April 18th, 2024:
- Live Oak Bend Way
- Magnolia Bough Place
- Maple Arbor Court
- Olive Pine Court
- Lodgepole Pine Court
- Juniper Creek Lane
Friday April 19th 2024
- Burgundy Sky Way
- Edison Light Trail
- Day Trip Trail
- Carousel Creek
- Grove Brook Lane
Tuesday April 23rd, 2024
- Alemarble Oak Street
- Edison Light Trail
- Hazel Ticket Trail
Wednesday April 24th 2024
- Elm Leaf Place
- Fir Woods Lane
- Alemarble Oak Street
Thursday April 25th, 2024
- Grove Book Lane
- Hickory Dale Street
- Alemarble Oak Street