Water Main Flushing During April In The Lymes

Press release from the Town of East Lyme:

April 13, 2021

The East Lyme Water Department will be conducting routine flushing of the water mains during April 2021 in the following areas:

North Bride Brook Road heading south to include Atwood Drive and Chadwick Place.

A portion of West Main Street and then the Giants Neck neighborhoods.

Be advised that temporary discoloration of the water may occur in these areas during flushing.

When flushing occurs, sediment that accumulates in the mains becomes disturbed and temporarily suspended in the water causing a brown, red, orange, or yellow color. This disturbance usually lasts for approximately two to four hours. The discolored water is not a health threat. However, the discolored water can stain clothing, so it is best to wait several hours for the water to clear before doing any laundry. Also, do not use any hot water as you may draw the discolored water into your hot water tank, which may have to be flushed later. If you were doing laundry when the water became discolored, rewash the laundry later when the water is clear. Use a rust stain remover or regular detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Chlorine can react with iron and can form a permanent stain.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the East Lyme Water Department at 860-691-4104.

This press release was produced by the Town of East Lyme. The views expressed here are the author’s own.