City to begin flushing hydrants today

Published 5:46 pm Monday, October 6, 2008

By Staff
NILES – The City of Niles will be flushing hydrants during the day, starting today. Flushing will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. each day through Friday, Oct. 10.
The City of Niles hopes that the hydrant flushing will not be an inconvenience to their customers. However:
1. Do not wash laundry between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. First, run your water until the temperature of the water changes to cold.
2. If water is red, do not dry the load of clothes. A free powder may be obtained from the Utilities Department. Do not use bleach.
Monday, 19th to 13th streets, Industrial Park, Carberry Road Lake to Howard Street, and North Fifth to Pucker Street.
Tuesday, 19th to 13th streets, and Howard Street to Main Street.
Wednesday, 13th to Fifth streets and Wayne to Fort streets.
Thursday, Fifth to Front streets, Wayne Street to downtown, and Marmont St. to downtown. Possibly the west side of Niles.
Friday, Oct. 10, west side of Niles.
Call 683-4700 with questions.