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Fall Hydrant Flushing In Rockville Centre; Discolored Water Possible

It takes place from Oct. 19-25 throughout the village.

Rockville Centre's Fall Hydrant Flushing takes place next month.
Rockville Centre's Fall Hydrant Flushing takes place next month. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — Residents and businesses in Rockville Centre should plan for some change in water pressure.

The village's water department will have its Fall Hydrant Flushing from Oct. 19-Oct. 25.

Not only can the water pressure be altered, but discolored water may also seep into homes and businesses. The village says the water is safe to drink. It may stain laundry, though.

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Here's the flushing schedule:

Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. just north of DeMott Avenue

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Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Lakeview Avenue to DeMott Avenue, west of Long Beach Road

Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Sunrise Highway to DeMott Avenue, east of Long Beach Road

Oct. 23-24 from midnight to 8 a.m. between Lakeview Avenue and Merrick Road

Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the area south of Merrick Road

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