Water district to start flushing Oct. 21

This program is being undertaken to ensure customers continue to receive the highest-quality water .

SHERRILL, N.Y. >> The Sherrill-Kenwood Water District will begin its water main/hydrant-flushing programonMonday, Oct. 21. This program is being undertaken to ensure customers continue to receive the highest-quality water.

During this time, customers may notice episodes of decreased water pressure or discoloration of their water. Water discoloration results from temporary disturbances of the normal water flow within our piping network. These short-term changes in flow can stir up naturally occurring minerals and sediment that settle within the water mains.

The objective of the water main/hydrant flushing programis to remove these accumulated sediments fromour pipes by flushing the water out of the fire hydrants. SKWD recommends customers in or near the target flushing areas store water in their refrigerators for drinking and cooking. If water discoloration occurs, customers should try to refrain from using hot water (for washing laundry,

etc.) and run their cold-water faucets until the water appears clear.

Flushing schedule: Between hours of 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Oct. 21- Route 5, Prospect Street, Rowland Place and the entire North side of the city.

• Oct. 22- streets West of Sherrill Road.

• Oct. 23- streets East of Sherrill Road.

• Oct. 24- streets in Kenwood.

Anyone with questions should contact SKWD at 315- 363- 3754 or Sherrill City Hall at 315-3632440.