Hydrant Flushing Underway In Kent County

COVENTRY, RI — Hydrant flushing is underway across Kent County and is set to continue until early November. During that time, residents in parts of Coventry, Cranston, Scituate, Warwick and West Warwick could experience lower water pressure or discolored water, the Kent County Water Authority said.

The flushing is needed to remove a build-up of sediments and mineral deposits in water mains, the authority said in a release.

Residents who experience discolored water are encouraged to run cold water for a few minutes to clear the water out of the pipes. Any low water pressure is only temporary.

"We certainly apologize for any inconvenience this might cause but this flushing is important for our continued operation of our system and to provide consistent quality of water to our customers," the authority said.

Flushing began on Oct. 21 and is scheduled to wrap up on Nov. 8. All flushing is set to happen between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The schedule is as follows:

1. Hope and Scituate
2. Cranston: Fiskeville and Oaklawn neighborhoods
3. Coventry: everywhere except the southern and western areas bordered by West and East Greenwich
4. Warwick: Natick and East Natick, Tollgate Road and Centerville Road areas east of Apponaug.
5. West Warwick: From the Coventry town line to the Cranston town line, south to East Greenwich Avenue.

Anyone with questions is encouraged to call the department directly at 401-821-9300.