Hydrants To Be Flushed In This Part Of Collingswood This Week

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — The hydrants in the area between Champion Avenue and the White Horse Pike in Collingswood will be flushed on Wednesday and Thursday, the borough said.

Those who live or work in specific neighborhoods where the hydrants are actively being flushed may temporarily experience low water pressure and/or have discolored water, New Jersey American Water stated on its website.

"This is normal," the company said. "If this happens, it is not harmful. Simply let your
water run until it is clear."

The discoloration should go away within a few hours, according to New Jersey American Water.

Low water pressure that sometimes happens after flushing can usually be resolved by removing particles that became trapped on faucet screens during the flushing process, the company said.

The company advises customers to set aside water for cooking and to prepare a large bottle of water to use for drinking ahead of time before the flushing starts. After the flushing is complete —
which usually takes about 1 hour, according to the New Jersey American Water Company — customers may wish to make sure their water runs clear again before using a washing machine or dishwasher.

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