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Hydrant Flushing Coming To The Reserve At Manchester

The hydrant-flushing will be done during the day, the Manchester Utilities Authority said.

Hydrants are flushed to remove sediment that accumulates in the water lines.
Hydrants are flushed to remove sediment that accumulates in the water lines. (Karen Wall/Patch)

MANCHESTER, NJ — Residents of The Reserve at Manchester may have lower water pressure on Tuesday while fire hydrants in the community are flushed.

The Manchester Township Utilities Department announced it will be flushing hydrants in the community from 8 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The flushing also will cause some discoloration of the water. The utilities department advises residents to run the cold tap until the water runs clear.

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