10/17/2018 - Flushing of Fire Hydrants McCormick Woods
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Public Works (360) 876-4991
October 17, 2018
Flushing of Fire Hydrants
McCormick Woods
PORT ORCHARD, WA – The fire hydrants for McCormick Woods will be flushed starting Monday October 22nd through Wednesday October 24th.
This is a semi-annual inspection which allows Public Works to flow each hydrant and to perform preventive maintenance. The individual hydrant will be turned on to allow full flow.
People will notice water flowing along the street at times. In addition, the large flow of water will stir up any naturally occurring sediment in the water mains. The annual inspection
flushes this sediment from the water system.
It is possible that customers will notice sediment in the water at the house faucets during this week. If this occurs, people are advised to turn off the inside faucet, then allow water
to run from an outside hose bib or the cold water tap of the bathtub until the water runs clear again. Do not use the hot water tap to clear the water. The water should only have to
run a few minutes before it is clear again. The City Treasurer's office will apply a small credit to the water bill at the request of the ratepayer when this is necessary.
Questions during the process should be directed to the Public Works Department at 360.876.4991.
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City of Port Orchard
City Clerk’s Office
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Voice: (360) 876-4407 ( Fax: (360) 895-9029
cityclerk@cityofportorchard.us
www.cityofportorchard.us