The Norfolk Water Division began its annual water main flushing program on April 18.Flushing will continue during the evening and overnight hours beginning at 8:30 p.m. and concluding at 6:30 a.m. 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 27. The Norfolk Water Division is asking that the public refrain from parking near fire hydrants in the affected areas.
Areas to be flushed during April 24th to April 28th are as follows: All areas from 37th Street east to 18th Street, from Benjamin Avenue to Omaha Avenue. From 37th 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 Fountain Point Medical
Bel-air Elementary school Lutheran Northeast High School
Menards Walmart
Authier Miller Pape Eye care Women’s Health Clinic
Homestead Assisted Living Bel-Air Nursing Home
Faith Regional West Campus Skyview Lake Area
Eldorado Hills Vulcraft/Nucor Cold Finish
Fire Station #2
All Commercial locations along Norfolk Avenue west of 25th Street
The purpose of the flushing program is to remove the buildup of iron and manganese deposits that have collected in the water mains. The water is bacteria free however, it's 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.