HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2021-04-01 Utilities Department to Perform Annual Maintenance on Water System Infrastructure
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
April 1, 2021
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Utilities Department to Perform Annual Maintenance on
Water System Infrastructure
This preventive maintenance program is essential for maintaining the Town’s
high standards of water quality.
Leesburg, VA (April 1, 2021) – The Town of Leesburg’s Utilities Department will conduct
controlled flushing of the Town’s water mains from April to June 2021. This preventative
maintenance program is essential for maintaining the Town’s high standards of water quality.
Water mains are flushed by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short
period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment, removes air, which may accumulate in the
water mains, and restores chlorine levels in areas of limited use, thereby, reducing the potential
for bacteriological contamination.
Water is safe to drink and use during flushing however there may be temporary discoloration
and sediment in the water. The Town recommends residents avoid doing laundry until the
discoloration subsides. Flushing may also introduce air into the water, which may temporarily
cause erratic flow. If this occurs, open your cold water tap until a clear steady flow of water is
observed.
Some residents and businesses may also experience lower pressure during the flushing in their
neighborhood. The Town regrets any inconvenience the flushing operation may cause.
Please call the Utilities Department at 703-737-7075 for further information. For after-hour
emergencies, call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500.
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