New Round Of Hydrant Flushing Starts Monday In Camden County

HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ – The New Jersey American Water company announced that it will begin flushing the hydrants in Haddon Heights on Monday.

The neighborhood-by-neighborhood project should be completed by May 21, according to the company.

New Jersey American Water Company's website said the flushings help clean their pipes and let the company know which hydrants might need repair. According to the company, people 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.

"This is normal," the company said regarding discoloration. "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, the company added. Low water pressure can usually be resolved by removing particles that became trapped on faucet screens during the flushing process.

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

Haddon Heights residents who are New Jersey American Water Company customers can visit the company's website at www.amwater.com or call the company at 1-800-272-1325 to receive a text, email or phone call in advance of when the hydrants will be flushed in their specific neighborhood.

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