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Fire Hydrant Flushing to Begin in Purchase
Westchester Joint Water Works officials will begin flushing fire hydrants in Purchase Tuesday, before moving to downtown Harrison, Rye and New Rochelle over the next few weeks.
Don't be alarmed if your tap water has an odd color to it at some point during the next few weeks in Purchase or downtown.
The Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) will be conducting routine flushing of fire hydrants starting Tuesday in Purchase before moving downtown. The water company recently completed hydrant flushing in West Harrison.
The flushing is done periodically to maintain water quality and make sure that the hydrants are receiving enough water pressure in the event of a fire. It can sometimes cause temporary water discoloration.
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Although the water is safe to drink, the WJWW recommends running cold water on the lowest level of the home for a few minutes until the water returns to normal. Do not run your laundry while experiencing discolored water because it may cause sediment to accumulate in your hot water system or discolor color your clothes. Hydrant flushing typically takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., according the the WJWW.
If you experience discolored water for more than one day, you can call the WJWW at 914-698-3500.
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