Mangham began flushing the water lines in town on May 21. Similar operations have also been underway in Rayville and Delhi over the past weeks. Water main flushing moves water systematically through sections of a drinking water distribution system, creating a scouring action to clean the line. The increased flow rate scours the water pipe’s inner walls and helps to remove build-up of naturally occurring debris and sediment. The water is discharged through select fire hydrants onto local roads or other surface areas. Residents may notice discolored water shortly afterwards but this passes quickly and is nothing to be concerned about.
