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Water Main Cleaning Project Announced In Darien

Aquarion Water Company said the project "will ensure customers in the Darien area continue to receive the highest quality water."

Information via Aquarion Water

DARIEN, CT — Aquarion Water Company on Tuesday announced a water main cleaning project in the company’s Darien system.

The project is scheduled to take place from Sunday, April 28, through Friday, May 3, and will ensure customers in the Darien area continue to receive the highest quality water, the company said.

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The cleaning schedule will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the following streets:

  • Barringer Road
  • Bouton Lane
  • Briar Brae Road
  • Camp Avenue
  • Country Club Road
  • Edgerton Street
  • Greenwood Avenue
  • Heather Land
  • Hollow Tree Ridge Road
  • Hoyt Street
  • Kensett Lane
  • Kerry Lane
  • Leeds Lane
  • Leeuwarden Road
  • Lynn Court
  • Middlesex Road
  • Miller Road
  • Noroton Avenue
  • Old Oak Road
  • Peterick Lane
  • Pine Street
  • Ridgeview Avenue
  • Spring Grove Street
  • Stephanie Lane
  • Wakemore Street

During the flushing of the system, customers may notice temporary low pressure or discoloration in their water, Aquarion said. This discoloration results from the temporary disturbance of the water flow, which stirs up naturally occurring minerals that settle in water mains.

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Aquarion recommends customers store water in their refrigerators for drinking and cooking. Customers should also refrain from washing laundry if water is discolored.

Before resuming use, customers should run their cold-water faucets until the water appears clear.

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