HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-05-03 Water Main Flushing Program
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
May 3, 2017
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Utilities Department to Conduct Water Main
Flushing Program During Month of May
Leesburg, VA (May 3, 2017) – Through the month of May, the Leesburg’s Utilities Department
will conduct controlled flushing of water mains throughout the Town.
The annual water main flushing program is an essential part of the Town’s ongoing preventative
maintenance of the water distribution system. Town crews will open certain fire hydrants and
allow them to flow freely for a short period of time.
“This program is our version of spring cleaning,” said Amy Wyks, Leesburg’s Director of Utilities.
“Flushing improves overall water quality by ridding pipes of sediment and scouring the interior
of the pipes.”
Water is safe to drink and safe to use during flushing operations. Most customers will not
notice any change in their water service while the flushing takes place. Some customers may
experience lower water pressure, but there will be no interruptions in service.
Flushing may result in some temporary discoloration of the water. If water is discolored, the
Town recommends to avoid doing laundry until the discoloration subsides. In addition, flushing
may introduce air into the water, temporarily causing erratic water flow.
For more information about the water main flushing program, please call the Utilities
Department at 703-737-7075. For after-hours utility emergencies, please call the Leesburg
Police Department at 703-771-4500.
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