Villages of Bocage Water Lines Flushing
The Town will flush water lines in the Villages of Bocage tomorrow, Friday, and Monday for all in-town residents.
Customer recommendations when flushing
The following are recommended:
- Prior to the designated flushing period, consider collecting water for drinking, cooking, and other human consumption. Fill a pitcher or pot.
- During the designated flushing period in your area, you may experience water discoloration or sediment
o Do not use the water in your home, as the water quality may be temporarily reduced at this time and you do not want to draw the water being flushed from the mains into your home piping. Using the water during flushing may result in staining or sediment in laundry, ice, dishwasher, bathtubs, or hot water tanks.
- If your water appears dirty after the designated flushing period:
o Run a cold water tap closest to your meter (usually found in the basement or in a first-floor sink) for a few minutes up to 15 minutes.
o Keep the tap open until the water runs clear. If you have trouble seeing if the water is clear, fill a light or white colored cup or container to view the water. If the water coming from the tap is not clear after running for 15 minutes, wait 15-30 minutes and try again.
o Do not run a tap that has a water filter connected to it or the sediment may clog your filter.
o Do not run a tap that has a water filter connected to it or the sediment may clog your filter.
o Avoid running a hot water tap because it could draw sediment into your hot water tank.