Town Of Narragansett To Flush Hydrants Throughout Rest Of May

NARRAGANSETT, RI — Narragansett's Water Division is set to flush the fire hydrants in the north end of its water system throughout May 28, the town announced this week. Flushing began on Thursday.

Flushing is set to take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During this period, SUEZ customers could experience discolored water or low pressure. While inconvenient, changes in pressure are temperature, the town said in a news release.

Customers who experience dirty water should turn their water off, wait a short time then run cold water until the dirt clears.

Flushing is completed twice a year to remove organic material and sediment from the town's water lines, according to the release.

Questions about flushing can be directed to the Narragansett Water Division at 782-0639.

According to the release, the town's water division oversees more than 71 miles of pipe, 300 hydrants and three storage tanks that hold approximately 2 million gallons of water.