Communications Office

First Week of Flushing Water Mains (April 26 - May 2)

The Norfolk Water Division will begin their annual water main flushing program on April 26th, 2020. Flushing will be done during the evening and overnight hours beginning at 8:30 PM and concluding at 6:30 AM the following day. Flushing will begin Sunday evening and conclude Thursday morning. No flushing will be performed on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings. It is estimated that the flushing program will be completed by May 21st, 2020. The Norfolk Water Division is asking that the public refrain from parking near fire hydrants in the affected areas.

Areas to be flushed during the first week, April 26th to May 2nd are as follows. 

All areas from 49th Street east to 18th Street, from Benjamin Avenue to Omaha Avenue. 
From 49th Street east to Hillview Drive, from Benjamin Avenue north to Eisenhower Avenue 
From 18th Street east to 13th Street, from Maple Avenue north to Benjamin Avenue

Locations affected by the program will include,

  • Our Savior Lutheran
  • Bel-air Elementary school
  • Menards
  • Authier Miller Pape Eye care
  • Homestead Assisted Living
  • Faith Regional West Campus
  • Eldorado Hills
  • Fire Station #2
  • Women's' Health Clinic
  • Fountain Point Medical
  • Lutheran Northeast High School
  • Norfolk Catholic High School
  • Walmart
  • Fountain Point
  • Bel-air Nursing Home
  • Skyview Lake Area
  • Vulcraft / Nucor Cold Finish
  • Divots
  • All Commercial locations along Norfolk Avenue west of 25th Street 

The purpose of the flushing program is to remove the buildup of lron and Manganese deposits that have collected in the water mains. The water is bacteria free however it is not recommended to consume the water if it is extremely discolored. Customers living in the area affected by the flushing program are encouraged not to perform any laundry tasks at this time. The isolation of ice machines is recommended to prevent any iron and manganese deposits from plugging the ice machines. 

The City of Norfolk would like to thank you for your patience during this program.

For those requiring additional information please call the Water Division at 844-2210.