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Type of work: Emergency Work
Dates of work (estimated) Work location
5/22/12 800 blck of Independence Ave SE btwn 8th St & 9th St SE


Annual Flushing Program - 2012

March through November, DC Water will conduct its annual flushing program to clean the District's water distribution system. During this program, DC Water opens fire hydrants and flushes water mains throughout the city. Each year, the flushing program and a temporary switch in water disinfection are conducted to enhance drinking water quality and minimize the impacts of aging pipes. Routine maintenance is also performed on valves and hydrants. The average age of a water main pipe in the District is 77 years old.

Crews will perform flushing Sunday through Thursday between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., when water usage is typically low. DC Water will distribute door hangers to notify customers when crews are flushing area hydrants. The water supply will not be shut off during hydrant flushing and customers may continue normal water usage, including drinking, bathing and laundry (unless water is discolored).

Flushing may cause discolored water or low water pressure. DC Water recommends running cold water taps for a few minutes until water clears. Do not run hot water taps or do laundry. If laundry is discolored, do not dry clothes and rewash clothes to avoid staining. If discoloration occurs for several hours from the hot water taps, drain and flush the household water heater - Water Heater Instructions . Customers may also notice a slight change in the taste or smell of their water during the temporary switch in water disinfection , March 26 through May 7.

For more information or to report a problem, contact the Drinking Water Division at 202-612-3440 or 24-Hour Command Center at 2020-612-3400.

Below is the tentative flushing schedule for May 20th through May 25, 2012.

BOUNDARY STREETS
Zone North East South West
2-47 Farragut Pl., NE So. Dakota Ave., NE Varnum St., NE Porto Rico Ave., NE
3-29 Missouri Ave., NW Georgia Ave., NW Kennedy St., NW 17th St., NW
A1-14 Atlantic St., SE 1st St., SE Galveston St., SW MLK Ave., SW
L-6 NY Ave., NW 2nd St., NW G St., NW 6th St., NW

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